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Originally Posted by ArtySmokes
Focus on one game.
+1
* Take a week off, when you play zero poker.
* During that time, decide on a single game, single format. Can be anything you want - cash, SNGs, MTTs, whatever. Don't get hung up on those 'which game is most profitable' questions? Just choose the game you prefer, and which you'd be happy to apply yourself to learning for the next 12 months.
* Get the best book possible for that format (once you've chosen your game, the Books forum will tell you what you should get). You're looking for a one volume introduction to your game of choice. Yes, there's a ton of good stuff on the forums here, and you should read a ton of that, too, but a book will give you a rounded intro and provide structure to your study. It will also give you focus.
* Make sure you're properly 'rolled for play at the lowest stakes possible (again, once you know your game, guys round here will be able to tell you what that roll needs to be; or use the search feature)
* Start to play at the lowest possible level. Don't dick around at anything higher, with some kind of 'I get bored if the money doesn't mean anything' excuse. Start at the bottom and don't think about moving up until you're crushing.
* Seriously consider a subscription to one or other of the training sites. Again, your choice of site is going to depend on your choice of game. And again, guys round here will be happy to advise.
* Seriously consider getting tracking software if available for your game. Once again, guys round here can advise.
* Play
* Review hands. On your own, and/or by posting hands you're not sure of.
* Respond to hands posted by others.
* If the tilt monkey starts sitting on your back, take a break. Poker will still be there when you're ready to resume.
Good Luck
Last edited by DiamondDog; 01-07-2012 at 05:08 AM.