Just to add some things to these "young guns" thread...
1) As you get older, you realize your health plays an important part;
a) Sleep -- I don't get [nor do any of the >30 players I know] the young guns that think it's cool, or that they play better without sleep -- they do the 24-48 hour stretches. I find that sleep is key; mentally alert is key -- this is esp true for brick & mortar [b&m] casinos.
b) exercise --- it does the body good.. I'm not an exercise freak...but a simple 45 minute workout 3x a week... gets you away from your play...clears the head & just makes you feel better
2) aggressiveness -- definitely seems to be a younger trait -- I'm 41 young [look 30 tho]; and patience with hands -- understanding A8 isnt a great hand [and why it's not & when it could be]
3) going to call this next one cockiness...but it's a bit of arrogance, cockiness, think-i-wont-live-past-25 [and if they do, they're old] -- i find young players size up people way too quick...
now in fairness "older" players think they aren't given the respect they deserve -- personally their play gets my respect, not their age.
Just some thoughts from a 41 year young b&m poker player
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