In the Money

Preflop Strategy

From In The Money: Strategies for Winning Texas Hold'em Cash Games by Antonio "the Magician" Esfandiari

JUMPING IN

I remember like it was yesterday the first time I sat down at a poker table in a casino. I was totally juiced to have those cards dealt to me across the green felt. The anticipation of peeking at my two little down cards not knowing what surprises they had in store for me was electric. My adrenaline was pumping, and I was, of course, more than a little nervous. It did not take long for me to settle down, though.

I long ago learned to take that adrenaline rush and channel it into positive energy. I use it to stay alert and focused at the challenge at hand. Then I relax and play my game. If you are going to play poker, you should enjoy it. So take any of that nervous energy you may have and put it to work for you.

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