How to Prepare Yourself for a Poker Tournament

Everyone has his or her own approach for how to prepare for a poker tournament. Some people head to the gym, some meditate, and some watch the entire Rocky series from start to finish (looking at you DNegs.).

Here are a few things you can do to prepare yourself and make sure your tournament experience goes smoothly.

1. Set goals

No matter if it’s a big multi-day tournament or a nightly turbo at your local casino, be sure to set yourself goals before you take your seat in the tournament. This way you can feel as if you have a goal that isn’t as big (or non-specific) as “Win this tournament.”

For example, by setting a goal to get to the first break, you can pace yourself and hopefully not make…