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What does it take to be a great poker player?

It's no secret that masters of poker think differently than ordinary people. In this truly groundbreaking book, Haseeb Qureshi, retired world-class high stakes poker pro and instructor, takes you on a journey of rediscovering the game of poker from the inside out. He explores the depths of strategy, psychology, and philosophy within poker, and teaches you his uniquely scientific perspective on approaching the game.

Whether you've read all the books and want to take your game to the next level, or whether you're an amateur wanting to learn what it's all about, this game-changing book is a must-read. In the words of WPT World Champion David Williams, "Haseeb has written an amazing and ground-breaking book. There's truly nothing else like it. An absolute requirement for anyone serious about poker."

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"Wow. Haseeb has written an amazing and ground-breaking book. There's truly nothing else like it. An absolute requirement for anyone serious about poker."
--David Williams, Team PokerStars pro, 2010 WPT World Champion

"Philosophy of Poker allows you to delve into the mind of one of poker's greatest thinkers." --Sorel Mizzi a.k.a. "Imper1um" & "Zangbezan24", high-stakes poker pro and 2010 BLUFF Player of the Year

"This book is in a class of its own. I'd honestly prefer if it wasn't released. "
--Asad Goodarzy a.k.a. "Glitteringprizes", high-stakes poker pro and BlueFirePoker Instructor

"This book is a must-read for everyone who is interested in poker and wants to remain on top of their game."
--Johannes Strasseman, high-stakes poker pro and founder of cardcoaches.com

"Great poker players are seldom great writers. Amongst the literature, Haseeb's book is uniquely attentive to the linguistic aspects of poker, to the subtexts of the game, and also to its beauty. No book I have previously encountered takes the same approach, and it is this which makes the writing of interest to poker players of any caliber."
--Peter Leggatt, critic and essayist for the Financial Times

About the Author

Haseeb Qureshi started playing poker professionally when he was 16 years old. He soon became a world-class high-stakes professional online poker player, sponsored by Full Tilt Poker, known around the world as "DogIsHead." At age 21, he became entangled in the Girah Scandal, in which his protégé, Jose "Girah" Macedo, was caught cheating. Soon afterward, Haseeb retired from poker. After extensive traveling, contemplating and writing about his past, Haseeb returned home to be with family and complete his education. He spent the next two years volunteering, meditating, and writing about poker and philosophy as he completed his B.A. at the University of Texas at Austin. In December 2013, Haseeb decided to give away his poker earnings and start over from scratch. He donated $75,000 to charity and gave the remainder of his assets to his family. At the same time, he published his first book, How to Be a Poker Player: The Philosophy of Poker. Haseeb resides in Austin, Texas, where he writes and continues to work with poker players as a mind coach. His coaching focuses on how to control emotions, manage one's mindset, and eliminate tilt to increase one's earnings. You can contact Haseeb and follow him at his website and blog, haseebq.com.

Product details

Paperback: 298 pages
Publisher: Haseeb Qureshi (December 18, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0991306740
ISBN-13: 978-0991306749
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 50 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #151,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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ByAmazon Customeron June 9, 2014

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This book was recommended to me by a fellow player. I have read the majority of NLHE books since I started playing about 10 years ago. I loved this book. It is a totally fresh perspective that really looks at the game in a much more holistic and philosophical way. This is not primarily a strategy book. But as most are beginning to appreciate, to maximize your potential as a poker player you need to excel in more ways than just learning poker math and strategy. There are plenty of nuggets here which will increase your win rate but the book goes beyond this to talk about learning theory, cognitive biases, poker theory, and many different topics which will help you in your game no matter where you are on the learning curve. This is a totally different book than anything on the market and is a pleasure to read as well. I can't recommend it highly enough.

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Well Worth Reading

ByJohnny A. Largeon April 4, 2014

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Very well written. More for life in general, rather than for Poker, although most of the material covered can certainly be used to improve one's Poker IQ. Chapters (5) like Cognition and Self-Awareness, and (7) Learning How to Learn are two of the strongest sections. As evident by the titles, information you probably learned in college, or any number of self-improvement books. However, Quershi applies these chapters and most others to poker in some manner.
Good tome to make you think while you read, and refresh ideas you have probably heard previously in your life journey. Since Haseeb was a world class player (now retired...another story) at one time, I would like to have seen at least a chapter on poker theory. The book is The Philosophy of Poker, so it certainly succeeds in that realm, just left me feeling there was lots more to be included. You can skip the last chapter of 30 pages, as really useless and inane information.
Certainly worth the read, not sure I would have to have it in my poker library.

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Great Modern Poker Book

ByMikeon July 18, 2014

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Simply put if you want to become a better poker player read, and understand this book. I am not saying I have done so yet, but I am making good progress. This book is imo the best poker book written for modern day poker. I do believe like almost all poker players, the players are much better today than they were 10-15 years ago. This book is not for people who want to be given step by step instructions on how to play every hand, but is for people who want to understand, and win at a game with complex dynamics. I believe over time this book will become a classic, and I am happy I bought it. Also Haseeb is a cool guy, and is willing to answer questions via email.

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I found this book very good. I don't think a beginning player will truly ...

Bydrawingdeadd7on August 27, 2014

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I found this book very good. I don't think a beginning player will truly appreciate it or even like most of it but I'm sure players of differing skill levels will find at least some parts useful. As a player who's been playing for awhile I found the way Haseeb takes a very philosophical and deep look at very important topics useful and thought-inspiring. There were some parts during the middle of the book I had to kind of "get through" and didn't enjoy as much but I'm glad I did because the ending was amazing. Great book, I felt inclined to write a review even tho I've never written one for any book before. Enjoy

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ByAntonon October 20, 2015

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I read a lot of poker books but this one is truly special. Great structure, exellent thoughts about mental game and life balance outside of poker. I recommend this book to everyone who wants to summarize all their poker expierience and take another look at this great game of Poker. Thank you for this book Haseeb.

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Superb poker book

ByBill Conklinon April 17, 2014

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This book is different than most others dealing with poker. It is for the more advanced player, and does not deal with how to play certain or specific hands. It goes deeply into the thought processes of successful poker players, and it is designed to show intermediate players what to think in developing a more advanced game. It is a book I am sure to return to again and again.

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Byleon hindleon January 4, 2014

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One of the most interesting books on poker I have read (and I've read many). Most of the internet poker generation focus entirely on the math aspects of poker to the extent that ranges, balance, game theory optimal etc etc have become a new dogma. I think this book acknowledges the importance of math but gives prominence to the fact that poker is played by humans rather than machines. What he writes about momentum for instance is very insightful, and not something I have seen covered elsewhere. This book will not be that useful to guys just picking up the game but to people who play regularly it will be interesting and may help clarify the thought process in certain areas. The book is also well written, and for a guy who has such a terrible reputation (as a person, not as a player) in the poker community, and who is also barely in his twenties, I was impressed by the maturity of thought and the way he could introduce philosophical discussion without it sounding too much like the regurgitation of cliff notes from a first year undergrad class.

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Fantastic book!

ByPablo Garzaon June 14, 2015

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This book is a unique gem, and if you love poker you owe it to yourself to buy it! It has something for all levels of expertise. While it's not primarily about strategy, there is no doubt reading it will make you a stronger, more thoughtful player. My deepest thanks to Mr. Qureshi for this book.

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Gives a better understanding on wanting to be a Professional Poker Player!

Published 5 months ago by Amazon Customer

A truly great book.

Even if I were never to play another hand of poker in my life, I would still read this book. It transcends poker to give a glimpse into the human condition.

Published 6 months ago by Mark T. Williamson

A long, boring read

Should have been shorter and more to the point.

Published 9 months ago by J Joy S

This is a great read for any poker player

This is a great read for any poker player, regardless of your level. I've been playing midstakes on and off for a while and found a lot of concepts clarified through Haseeb's...Read more

Published 11 months ago by Gary W

Cautionary Tale

A seemingly honest Cautionary Tale.

Published 1 year ago by Curt

Very intersting read.

It is a great and profound book. Interesting to read, even for the micro stakes player. However, I think the mid stakes or higher can benefit the most from this book.Read more

Published 1 year ago by Doicin Bogdan

Fresh look at an old game

really unique book. lots of strategy- just not about what you might expect

This book talks more about being a 'player' than how to play.Read more

Published 1 year ago by steve b

Great book. Really helped with my tilt control and gave me a lot of insight on my mental game.

Published on August 17, 2015 by Marcus S.

Impressive work

Very good book. Perfect complement to MOP and The mental game of poker 1-2

Published on June 15, 2015 by Markus branfeldt

Well written with solid content

This is a great read for those that have an interest in the mental mechanics going on "behind the scenes" (in our mind).Read more

Published on May 2, 2015 by DAVID L ALLMARK

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