"And then sweeping up the jokers that he left behind
You find he did not leave you very much not even laughter
Like any dealer he was watching for the card
That is so high and wild
He'll never need to deal another
He was just some Joseph looking for a manger"
1.
Use all of your time. At worst, your opponents will be frustrated. At best, your opponents will be frustrated, and you will play better poker. (Best not to do this with friends)
2.
Remember that all rules can be changed in the right situation. Your duty is to identify those situations.
3.
Poker is a game of the moment.
4.
If you still have chips, you still have everything you need to win.
5.
Know when you are on the bubble.
6.
Don’t yield when you are in the money.
7.
Pay for information only when it is cheap and useful.
8.
Make use of the “Sit out” option.
9.
Some hands want to explode all over you and take your money. Learn which ones they are.
10.
Track your play. Software exists for this.