Author name: Tommy Angelo

Tommy Angelo has been practicing and coaching painless poker for decades. His many books and videos are seen as essential teachings for serious players and can be found at tommyangelo.com.

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The Math of Equanimity
May 28, 2024 6 min read

The Math of Equanimity

Equanimity is a state of steadiness that’s impervious to external conditions. Equanimity is calmness and composure, even in the face of difficulty. Equanimity is the acceptance of whatever is, on an ongoing basis. That sounds […]

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Heed the Voice: Navigating Life at the Poker Tables
March 14, 2024 5 min read

Heed the Voice: Navigating Life at the Poker Tables

When the voice speaks, heed it. The opinionless voice. The quiet voice. The voice of inner wisdom. The voice that knows when it’s time to quit, or change seats, or add on, etc. The voice […]

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The First Time I Played Poker for Money
March 5, 2024 5 min read

The First Time I Played Poker for Money

In 1972, the rock world was dizzy with euphoria after Led Zep IV came out, and I was dizzy from smoking pot for the first time, in the back seat of a parked car. The […]

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