THE WORLD'S #1 POKER MANUAL - Card Games

Poker Book, Opponents
● hypnosis
● distractions
● agreements.
1. Personal Weaknesses, Favors, and Bribes (85)
Most poor poker players become hooked on or involved in games through their personal weaknesses.
The good player exploits those weaknesses. He knows that almost all players have one or more of the
following weaknesses:
altruism ignorance nervousness
capriciousness impulsiveness parasitism
carelessness inattentiveness preoccupation
compulsiveness inconsistency self-pity
dishonesty inexperience stubbornness
exhibitionism instability subjectiveness
faith irrationality superstitiousness
fear laziness timidity
greed mysticism worry
Each personal weakness grows out of a player's resistance to objective thinking, discipline, and rational
behavior.
The good player identifies and records the personal weaknesses of each opponent in his notebook. He
then uses those weaknesses to influence their playing decisions, to read their hands, and to manipulate
them into faster betting paces, higher stakes, and poorer-quality poker. He regularly reviews and revises
his notes on their weaknesses in order to--
● refresh his memory
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