An exploration of a player types philosophy ubiquitous in the competitive Texas Hold 'em community, as adapted for smash. It is argued that players should take on the mindset of a tight, assertive player who mitigates their own risks while pressuring their opponent. Analyzing these player types provides marginal benefit as a way to form a pre-game plan against opponents. However, the main value is in diagnosing your own mental errors. Always remember that the overwhelming source of mistakes comes from errors in executing techniques in-game -- that is where the focus should be.
