THE COMPLETE BRIDGE PLAYER......... ( Profile by Pun )


No way is it good enough to just have a bridge brain ,  possessing real flair and technique in the bidding and play of the cards. The complete bridge player  needs to have many more strings attached to his/her bow. If competitive bridge arenas have become unforgiving battle fields , then those who enter the fray , with visions of conquering all ,  must do so possessing all these essential attributes :

1.  Rhino thick skin capable of withstanding all manner of barbed comments and pointed 
     remarks
2.  A sharp tongue of their own capable of cutting down anyone who is about to launch a
     psychological attack 
3.  Ice cool composure in situations when pressure and stress would cause weaker men to 
     cave in
4. Unbending will power to suppress all those crippling, self-destructive doubts and  
    emotions which come from within
5. An iron fist capable of flooring any opponent
6. Nerves of steel
7. Hard nose attitude towards those who are less than ethical and honest
8. A brass neck capable of delivering impudence and cheek to regain that competitive edge
9. The Midas touch when tough calls and decisions have to be made 
10. Silver tongue eloquence when smooth talking is the order of the day
11. Crystal clear thinking to accompany instant razor sharp analysis  
12. A compiled list of golden rules on which future successes are guaranteed