Gotta love the check raise for both bluffing and value gaining power. But, there are two additional benefits that make them worthwhile...

The Check-raise

Daily quick hit poker strategy and study talk

Leisure

Studying everyday is tough, but I know you can commit to just 5 minutes each day

Don't get angry when your plan works but your opponent sucks out.

Pretend you've got an audience watching and listening to your thought process