Knowing the mind of another, learning to read the expression of another's face while hiding your own emotions. Putting on a pretense to make a show to others. Hiding pain deep inside of yourself. Shuffling life around to accommodate the necessity of achieving a goal. All under the table and above board with a façade of yourself. Knowing when to pull back and knowing when to take a chance. Playing life's cards for all they are worth. Making an art of the game.