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Originally Posted by antialias
Will do. But will first finish reading so as to get the whole picture and give it a fairer go. The next chapter already seems to temper my initial frustration a bit.
Not really. Knowing the concepts and applying them at the table are two very different things (Now there's a book waiting to happen. I think the best book that shows you the thought process that actually goes on at the table - event though terrible from an actual advice POV - is the one by Gus Hansen "Every hand revealed").
Countless times I have shot myself in the foot by overthinking situations. A book that can give you pointers which level to go to based on specific opponent behavior or tournament stage would be gold for me.
Since poker for money (live as well as online) is kinda illegal over here (germany) I alwas have to take a several hour ride accross the border to Leon Tsoukernik's casino which limits it to maybe onc a month. Going full in on poker is not for me. I see it as a fun (mental) excercise and a social hobby.
Process and Content are both important to having a meaningful earn in poker.
Lots of deliberate practice, along with the right ideas, helps many people get better.
Study... such as really getting into a good book, like this one, often helps. Having even one light bulb turned on, etc.
Being around the right people often helps.
Being in the right place and tume often helps.
However, there are extremes: A small number of people are meaningful winners almost from the get go and others who seem to try very hard never aquire a meaningful earn.
Side Note: It is entirely possible that a bright young person would be better off not getting deeply involved in poker, for all the obvious reasons.
Bottom Line
For the great majority of people, I recommend the book.
My neighbor is a dumb guy and a comprehensive gambler-- for him I recommend professional help.
Last edited by tuccotrading; 09-21-2019 at 02:46 PM.