Eight important skills to master - Seven Card Stud Poker

  1. Strict hand selection (patience/discipline)
  2. Discipline (the ability to wait for a good hand and not chase with second-best hands)
  3. Good table selection (very important in all poker games)
  4. Paying attention to and remembering the other players' upcards
  5. Reading opponents
  6. Courage to bet/raise/call down (aggressive with draws or perceived best hands)
  7. Not vulnerable to go on tilt