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Originally Posted by Buster65
Although I would argue if we follow what paratrooper says that hand strength preflop is the least important of Venice's 4 elements.
This is from Hunter Cichy.
1) Card Edge ... 50% of your profits.
2) Initiative ..... 30% of your profits.
3) Position ...... 10% of your profits.
4) Skill ............10% of your profits.
He states the reason skill edge is only worth 10% is that the majority of your skill edge comes from your ability to evaluate your card edge, initiative, and position preflop.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxGeA7TncSI
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Not the final word, but I lean towards his methodology. I chatted with him briefly and he came across as genuine and authentic. Whenever I talk to coaches I am curious about their results, and whether what they teach is relevant to the stakes I am playing. Hunter mentioned he attained a $70/hr win rate over 1500 hours playing 2-5 live.
One should be skeptical over anything you hear someone say, particularly on the internet. Nonetheless, I thought I would throw this out there.
Personally, I find the live game to have very wacky dynamics. I can play at one table where 4x raises are stealing the blinds. Another where 10x raises are being called by half the table. Another 1-2 game is straddled and double straddled with the entire table limping. And this can all happen in one poker room in a single session.
But if I think card edge, initiative, and position the chaos becomes more manageable.