In the introduction to No Limit Hold ‘Em: Theory and Practice, poker theorist David Sklansky says that he held off from writing a book about NLHE for so long, because he would often see certain players win consistently, even though their style of play was not technical.
The biggest winners were often players who had a feel for the game, understanding their own emotions and the emotions of the other players, being in touch with the moment and knowing how to interpret their intuitions.
The game of poker may have changed over the years, however this principle rings true in many aspects of life. As hard as we try to follow the wisdom of our teachers, sometimes it might be justified to go against tradition. As hard as we try to follow our stated values, sometimes it is beneficial to defy them and discover some deeper value, some deeper wisdom.
(Read the transcript and find important links on the site: A Beautiful Thought – Play By Feel: Episode 445)

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