Psychologist Alan Schoonmaker helps players identify and stop psychologicaly based mistakes - losing control of emotions, overconfidence. He also features detailed sections that examine crucial points far beyond teh scope of most other poker strategy guides, including using intuition versus logic; evaluating oneself and one's opposition; understanding uncosncious and emotional factors; adjusting to changes; and handling stress. Ideal for experienced players who don't play as well as they know they can, with an exclusive focus on how they defeat themselves.