Ever sat down at a sng and knew immeadiately you were going to win? Your mind was totally focussed, you could almost see the other players cards. You had a smug smile when you folded only to see other players call and get burned. You remained in control and took the money. Great!

So after experiencing this 'high' why is it so hard to repeat for the next game? My mind wanders, I cruise the net in the background, I start another game. I make instant and rash decisions and I get hopelessly burnt.

So how do other players force themseleves back into the groove? How do you prepare BEFORE joining the game? How do you recognise you are ready to play a winning game and not be just another participant?