First book review

The Poker Mindset
Matthew Hilger and Ian Taylor
This was a book that came highly recommended by some friends of mine at the two plus two forums. I was looking for a book that had more to deal with personality and control than your percentage to hit a flush with two cards to come. This book really accomplished that. There were no starting hand charts and really no hand analysis at all. They lay out some fundamentals for being in the correct mindset when you play poker, which will allow you to play your A game most of the time.

There was a lot about bankroll suggestions downswings and upswings and tilt. I have had an issue with tilt for awhile, and there were somethings in this book that helped. Probably the thing that helped me the most was where the authors talked about playing for the long run and that the long run is a lot longer than anyone thinks.

Towards the end I think that the book became a little redundant. I found myself skipping over some parts and having to make myself go back and re read sections. Overall I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who has issues with tilt or emotional control. If your looking for a book that is math oriented and what cards to play in what position this is not the book for you. Personally, I believe that everyone can benefit from some info on playing your A game more and your B and C games less.

I am starting Elements of Poker by Tommy Angelo next and I have read a few pages already. This seems like it will be a good book as well and he can actually keep the content semi light and enjoyable to read. I will post a review when I am done with it.