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Playing too long when losing

Most people play for much longer when they are losing. The desire to recoup losses is a very powerful one and staying in games when losing is a trait that seems to affect all but the truly world class players. Although it isn't easy, you should really try and cut short your sessions when you're losing. Playing when down is much harder than playing when on the up. On the other hand, sitting with players chasing losses can be very profitable.

Staying with fish

This seems extremely obvious but it is often ignored by players. Any game that has an obvious weak player should be stayed in until that player leaves. Most of the money you will make in poker comes from weak players and staying with them even when you have already booked a big win really adds up in the long run.

The eight hour mark

Most people cannot focus on anything for much longer than eight hours. Although there are examples of people being able to play for days on end, most players' performances start to drop off after around eight hours of play. Thinking about this and factoring it into your game can really help improve your performance. Although it is critical to put in the hours to win at poker, there is a cut off point where the number of hours you play will start to affect your game negatively. You need to try and find the perfect balance that suits you and play to your strengths.

Any game that is good and has an obvious weak player should be stayed in until it breaks down, regardless of whether you are up or down. When losing, you should be looking to quit early. Always remember that saving money in poker is just as important as making it, and an ability to quit when losing and playing badly is a hallmark of nearly all the greatest poker players.