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Today we will focus on the factors outside of the normal poker decisions made at the tables, the plays that occur outside of what the books tell you to do. There are many other factors involved in your poker play such as your state of mind, your chip stack size and your image at the table.

In poker lessons and tips number 17 by Phil Gordon, he explains, "Once I am involved in a hand, many of the actions I take after the flop are
automatic, or nearly automatic. Therefore, the most important decision I have
to make in No Limit Hold 'em takes place before the flop:

Should I play the two cards I've been dealt?

When I first started learning how to play, I reviewed the standard charts that
suggest which two cards to play from each position. But while they provided
useful guidelines, the charts don't tell the whole story.

Poker is not a game that is best played by the numbers. Poker is a game of
situations."

Read the entire poker lesson by Phil Gordon for more insights on how to improve your poker playing strategy.