Poker is a game of decisions. Each player has to decide which hands to play based on their cards, position, and opponents. Each hand is different and you must quickly assess the individual situation to make a decision.

It is inevitable that you will make some mistakes. In fact, there’s a saying about poker online that says, “Poker players profit from the mistakes of other as much from their own skill.” Keeping mistakes to a minimum is critical. Maximizing profits from your correct decisions is the key to your overall gain in the long run.

World renown investor Warren Buffet, when asked about his rule for successful investing, said, “I make plenty of mistakes - that’s part of the game. You just have to make sure the correct decisions overcome the mistakes.”

That principle is applicable to poker online too. You will make some wrong decisions. When the stakes are large, a wrong decision can devastate your bankroll. By sticking to the fundamentals of sound poker - using pot odds calculation and playing a selective aggressive game - you are more likely to minimize mistakes and losses.

You need to gain as much as you can from your winning hands to counterbalance the mistakes. It’s not how many hands you win that count, but how many chips you rake in with each win. Cut your losses by keeping mistakes small, and always seek to exploit every opportunity to build a bigger pot when you are holding the winning hand.