Positive Poker is an in-depth examination of the psychological aspects of all elements of poker. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to improve their play. Psychology professor and licensed professional counselor Patricia Cardner, PhD, EdD is a keen poker player and was intrigued to work out the answer to the question: Why are the best players actually the best? Patricia thus interviewed a select group of professional poker players who share two key characteristics: all of them have been successful over many years and all have lifetime winnings of more than $1,000,000. She analyzed the data from their responses to determine exactly what psychological skills, techniques, and strategies they use. This book is the result of her investigations.