Top 5 Traits Of The VERY BEST Poker Players In The World
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- If you've ever wondered what it really takes to reach the highest levels of poker, listen closely. Doug shares his thoughts on common characteristics of poker superstars and which qualities are crucial to success in such a rabidly competitive environment. He also shares many examples of such players and how it helped them get to the top.
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Winning at Poker requires a leather ass, extraordinary patience and controlling your impulses and temptations. Poker is a marathon, not a sprint.
Except poker players aren't runners I'm a runner and Doug Polk couldn't run a 100 Meter well to save his life nor a marathon you dim witted son of a bitch (Quote from O Brother Where Art Thou)
Leatherass > Featherass
Yea, I do think it was a lot easier in the past to turn pro, games were more loose, but I gotta say these days you see lots of gamblers as well, but it's still different. More gamblers/fish enhances the variance as well and tempts you to start gambling too, for me that was too much and i realised poker wasn't for me after long time :( despite being really smart at this game but I just lack some of the things he mentioned here that are so important and essential to be a winning player, being patience and discipline, those 2 factors really sum up about the only real important qualities to be a good player. I once heard from a guy, a pro to just study and study the game but I don't believe in that, it might improve you a bit but in the end it will come down if you have the necessary qualities and you can put that into all your games as well...
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These are way better tips than in this video
But Tony G told me the most important thing was to have a heart of a lion...
I like both these comments.
Send all your oppents back to Russia.
Even i thought i had a set.
@@michaelb4538 on your bike
To me, he said the most important t thing was to be the biggest a-hole?!
he also said, "get on your bike!"...
Thanks for stopping by today guys!
Doug Polk Poker Doug im having problems with consistency. I find it difficult to start playing and to play over 4h. Atm im a BE or slightly winning and that disappoints me. Do you have any advice for me on how to stay focused and consistent with my grind?
Doug Polk Poker i hope you checked the vid i told you about seiver it ll give a good laugh and a bit of satisfaction
Doug Polk Poker oh and i liked the idea of this vid
Didnt you forget some Luke when mentioning natural ability? I mean he's beasting his games with no strategy at all LUL
More top 5's like this would be cool and I think would attract more viewers
cliffs: 5) intelligence 4) natural ability 3) money management 2) dedication 1) discipline
Yea and I agree with them, only nr 4 and 5 are just about the same.
Luck
Hey Doug, I think "ability to flop sets in 3 bet pots" should be number one!
That made me lol
🤣🤣
I respect how honest Doug is about his downswings and his play coming up, makes anyone feel like they got a chance as long as they put the work in
As a former Stars HUSNG reg, just found this channel recently, remember WCG from the old 2+2 days and love the channel. Keep it up man, I'll be watching!
It's really cool that you share your story and the rough patches especially since you know all of us are probably not following BR management and obv we take too many shots generally speaking. This really helps keep up the good work!
Doug, I watch your videos every single day and have really enjoyed watching not only your channel grow, but you grow as a youtuber as well. You've seriously improved quickly and the quality of your videos makes for some of the most entertaining vids I've seen on youtube lately. Just a great blend of smart information and humor, and solid editing work. So keep it up!
Anyways, I felt the need to comment and let you know that this video could not have come at a better time for me. I currently live in LA and play/practice/study poker for a minimum of 12 hours a day, every day of the week. And it doesn't feel like "studying" for me, I genuinely love it and just cannot get enough. It's such a deep game that there is constantly new info to learn. I play at Commerce almost every day and have become a regular there. I seriously relate to what you were saying about how you came up in the poker world though. I feel like I am currently going through it the exact way of what you described. That it's not going to be some quick leap to success, but rather the result of a ton of hard work and discipline. I'm definitely in it for the long haul, but I guess my question for you is before you had "made it", when you were still putting in the hours and hours behind the scenes, did you ever feel like giving up? Even though you put countless hours, energy, money, just everything you had into it, what did you tell yourself when you felt like it might all be for nothing? How did you find it within yourself to keep pushing on during those tougher than usual days? And lastly when would you say you knew you had finally "made it"? I'm sorry for the super long essay but I guess I am sort of going through one of those periods of time where I am questioning if what happens if I gave it 110% of me but never "make it"? Some days it just clicks for me, and I feel like I'm completely at home at the table, but then other days for whatever reason I feel like I'm lost or something idk. I doubt you'll read all of this but thanks for all of this amazing content bro you have no idea how much I have learned from watching your videos. I'll be playing sometimes and I will literally be thinking to myself "how would Doug be analyzing this hand on his channel" haha, but it helps. Thanks again Doug
Yeah, I've been there. Almost 10 years ago I posted a thread on 2+2 called "reaching the end of my rope" - It really felt like I was spinning my wheels. Determination and discipline was a big part of getting past that, and it didn't happen overnight. Thanks for supporting the channel and for all the kind words.
what stakes you play at commerce?
Too long, did not read
just started following a couple weeks ago. best post yet. very real talk. I think my mindset has been 100% in line with what you just reviewed. keep up the
great content
Doug, this informative video has to be one of the all-time best from you on Poker. Thank you for the pointers!
I feel better equipped for my next cash sessions or tourneys, and to evaluate myself on the 5 traits. Thanks again!
ok i’ve only watched this guy like 3 times but this guy is so real and so helpful with not only life advice but poker advice
it is freaking amazing that i love your content when it comes to hands discussion and making fun of others players however, when it comes to being serious and saying important things that might make a difference to "normal" people u r simply the best!! Big fan Doug!! U r a great dude and hopefully will keep up with your way of seeing things and generating more value to people!! Congrats man!!
Great vid Doug Polk!, thanks for the pep talk bah it def pays to do your homework and like you said fight through the rough times and knowing your limits, the ability to use what you have to work with and fight the inner stubborness, keep on grinding and knowing when to get out and take a break, loosing less during the rough times is just as important as winning, real talk vids brah im digging it!
Loved the shot back at Luke, definitely needed after the last podcast he was in. Keep up the grind and making awesome vids Doug!
Doug - big supporter here from London. Everyday I come on here and look forward to your videos, the hand analysis stuff is great and this commentary is also refreshing and interesting for new players like myself. Thanks
@Doug Polk Poker One of, if not THE best video you've made. Great content homegrown!
Just another top quality video Doug. Illuminating, thought provoking and inspiring. Kudos ma man!
Haven't been into poker much since Black Friday. Your videos are just what I've needed for inspiration to practice and to start thinking about the game in new ways. Thanks!
Top quality video, Doug. I was actually thinking about this exact topic and how I would like to know a top player's insight on this since I feel like I hit a poker identity crisis. Got to work more on #3 and #1 traits... Thank you!
Wow, what a great video. Love your channel, Doug. I found it couple days ago and have been glued to youtube watching ever since. I really appreciate you doing these poker educational videos and giving us the chance to learn from a 2 time bracelet winner and great poker player like you. I used to play poker for a living grinding the 25NL games back in the good old easy days about 5-6 years ago, but quit when the games got tougher.
I was doing some of the mistakes you mentioned but your videos are giving me a new perspective and re-ignited my passion for poker. Now I just want to play to improve and become better and not be affected by variance - whether negative or positive. I just love how unaffected you are when bad beats happen in your stream :)
And I also love your funny, excited reactions when you win a big pot agains someone haha. And I can tell you're not overly emotional, you're just doing it for the entertainment. Now I wanna be unaffected when i play - just like you :)
Every once in a while I do a $10 to $100 challenge crushing the $2NL zoom games :D and I cash out and give up but this time I will try to work on my game and see if I can move up the stakes and win at higher levels and perhaps go to $1000 and beyond.
Great video Doug, very interesting perspective on the topic, and as always very well spoken. Thanks buddy
Good one... Just what I needed.. Totally agree with the no. 1 trait.. In my context, walking away from a bad session.. Pls do a feature on being mentally strong while in a session, if u can.
Thanks for the videos Doug. Ever since I've been watching your videos, my game has improved. You're analysis and play theory is great. Thanks for your hard work.
For me that was the best vlog you've ever done, Hands down. That was the goat of vlogs!
I appreciate your humility and insight, Doug.
Hey Doug,
I really enjoy your videos, this one particularly. My poker maxim this year is "Discipline, Discipline, Discipline." Thanks for all the fun poker evaluations!
I think your statement of playing your personalized best game was spot on.
One other factor that can influence a poker player's race to the top is life situations that require your attention like debt, illness, family, etc.
One of your best and most honest videos Doug, great job!
great vid doug, from someone who has learnt the hard way! i'm enjoying a week off work to study hard in the lab WP GG
this video is so smart. people who dont play poker want to associate with those characteristics and be a superstar. +EV video relatable af
Doug Polk Poker, you BEAST youtube! Great stuff!!!
Thanks for this, Doug. Great stuff here.
This is great. Keep doing videos like this one. Thanks !!
Excellent synopsis, succinctly articulated. No wonder you're the Muhammed Ali of poker. Recognition of luck at the end pure gold. This, coming from someone like yourself, speaks to keeping it real, personal integrity.
I love these Top 5s. Keep them coming.
doug, you are the best that happend to poker. i wish u were here long time ago with your motivitional poker clips.
Nice vid Doug.Great advices.... I stay motivated to grind hearing you:D
Really informative and entertaining video . Thanks for sharing !
Please dont delete this video.
I want to watch it a couple hundred more times.
These are the videos i will miss most
good mix of funny and great advise, that's when you are at your best...
Great mix of funny and insightful
man i really enjoy this kinda videos.. great job
Thank you for the inspiration, Doug.
i really liked this vid, great job dan!
Discipline: patience and concentration... Great video, BRAVO!!!
Passion, discipline, knowledge of the game, experience and money management
Excellent video Doug thank you
Great video as always Doug
Thanks for this video, Doug.
great video as usuall. thanks bro
VERY nice episode. Wouldn't argue with any of it.
Great content man!
Hey Doug!
Really inspiring video, sometimes poker is very frustrating in many ways. Tomorrow i will grind harder ;)
really great vid dan, keeping dat dream alive
This is probably the best video so far!
Keep up the good content bruh. Love your vids Dan Dolk
whats up doug, nice videos keep em coming..
great video.. really needed to hear some of these things.. reflecting on ly current situation.. thank you doug
No problem!
Great video Doug. I remember playing full ring with you, treysfull21 (biggest nit ever), Kellistian (who I thought was a beast back in the day), Blunty, GoMuckyaself etc. Your rise to the top from back then is absolutely amazing and I cannot imagine the work you put in to get to where you are.
Great video, thanks!
Hey doug, I remember playing thousands of hands against you at 200nl FR. congrats on your success! - BankItDrew
Doyle Brunson mentioned a good memory is an important trait, which I guess falls under the category of natural talent. He said that what made his son Todd a great poker player was his remarkable memory, being able to remember everything even when 1 year old.
Great Video. A lot of the comments apply to life in general. Thanks.
Very nice video, thanks man
Thank your for sharing your own struggles early on. Your videos are my favorite, but I understand you not wanting to make them any more (or at least as often).
great video! keep it up!
yayo!! those second skits always are so funny
I needed this video so bad right now. Thank you.
Golden nuggets! Thank you Doug!
Excellent video. Excellent advice.
thanks for sharing doug
I like this list and your thoughts.
Great video , DOUG ! Thanks. I belive in the mtt scene there are quite many very skilled and hard working guys that were not just lucky enough.... oh well . It's good to have these qualities I guess
Top quality info Doug
hey Doug I'm not to sure what game I should be playing any advice on how to find that out? And thanks for your knowledge today , you have reminded me on how important discipline is in the game of poker! Tomorrow I'm going to head in to the tables with a new attitude and plenty of discipline and hey , hopefully a little luck too :) cheers Doug.
That is a great video!
Awesome tips, thanks. Especially cool points about perseverance.
"I've succeeded so many times because I've failed so many times." ~ Michael Jordan
Also cool points about discipline. that's one of the coolest things to me about studying poker is the discipline and perseverance one learns that apply to all other aspects of life.
Best video so far!!
Your videos are awesome and inspiring.
Best vid you've made to date.
Great advice, Doug.
Awesome Video. Thanks for the tips.
+George T Alfonso You're welcome!
This one spoke to my soul!
3 days ago I donked off 40% of my bankroll playing well higher than my limits, drunk (All within 40 minutes). I was playing live and it was 3 big buy-ins I couldn't afford...
I've been crushing it the last month and my ego got the better of me here as it has many times in the past. It's time to drop stakes and build back up...
Thanks for the wake-up call and you'll hear back from me.
We'll lookin forward...can't wait to hear from such a top pro
Doug pls. After watching this I love you even more. I have always been considering that discipline is the most important character! Nice one and i will stick to my discipline
+Wenrao Zhang good luck!
love your sense of humour mr polk
great content!
Hi Doug,
Im following you for a few years, and recently, since I moved to Vietnam I'm almost always make it to the finale table at the local poker club. The daily tournaments have about 150 / 200 players, took me a few weeks to adapt to their style but now, I grind it nicely to the end, and even managed to win 3 times.
My problem is though, some times I make some stupid herocalls with Ace highs, or pushes with pocket 8's at final table against the chip leader opening 3bet and find myself behind. My question is, why do I do this to myself and how can I overcome those poor decision making moments?
Massive respect for your work and all the best from Vietnam,
Tony
Thanks man !
Thanks again Doug
tanks for subtitles!
my favorite vid so far
Good stuff Brosef
Thanks Coach!
Hey Doug I have a dilemma I seem to be beastin' it in live poker yeah? But when I play on pokerstars these pigeons are beating me, why?
Roger Balls LMAO!!
Hey Doug, listen listen listen yeah, I have a dilemma I seem to be beastin' it in live poker yeah? But when I play on pokerstars these pigeons are beating me, why?
That happened to me too. I think the reason is simply because online you are facing the worlds best players and live you are facing the local best.
Its a lot easier to read your opponent live than it is online
Doug showed Luke's PS only account. Luke is career up like 600K on his non-PS account, which you can also find on HSDB. Luke's also crushed online tournaments for the last several years including both PS and non-PS sites.
Loving #2, good point ☝🏻
guys here doug up whats! On a serious note good job stimulating the prostate! keep it up
go get 'em this weekend Doug!
Going to run back that discipline segment... definitely is the main thing separating me from the greats!
gotta say, it's tight how interactive you are with your subscribers, fans, critics, and also anyone in the comments. must be the hair.