Be fit: physically and mentally. You must be wondering why! Although poker is not an outdoor game but it requires a lot of discipline and physical fitness. It will make you sit down for hours and hours while planning and playing. You will also have to be emotionally fit. This game can make you face amazing situations. You would sometimes, required to be patient, aggressive or defensive. All of this is possible, only if you have sound mental heath. You will be required to manipulate a lot. Sometimes, you will get a feeling of being exhausted and strained. Sleep properly and exercise regularly. Incorporate proper discipline in your life. It will make you different from other poker players. Regulation will make you believe in yourself and therefore you will never depend entirely on the luck factor. Mental fitness will help you take intelligent decisions. You will feel less apprehensive and more confident. You will know if you have an edge over your opponent or not. You will not have to look up to any stupid reason to call or fold your cards. Even when you will make mistakes, you will probably feel good to learn from them. There is nothing like discipline to master any game.