What have you learned as a poker player...

I remember when I first started poker, I thought 2s (any pair to be realistic was monsterous) and the AI (All-In) pre-flop push was the shit ..I also remember not really thinking about my oppents and what cards they may hold, there playing styles....Or anything even remotely close to those questions ....

Now today yes I'm still a losing player, yet the thing is (I'm not really as bad as I once was)...I'm still (Tiltish, but Many Bad-Beats will do that to you )...but on the Bright-Side I've actually not Deposited for quite some-time now because I just don't feel that until I've actually got the Discipline to fold certain and hands that I really would just still be a losing player (Not to mention)....I've made a certain goal for myself so there-fore I don't want to cheat myself (Until I accomplish my goal)...


Also I would've never had the Discipline to lose the minimum in this hand which I actually did (and I'm extremely happy about that, because That means I Must be learning something, correct? ....

I've learned that I'm not very good at poker

That river saved you all your chips. ^^

I have to comment that I too have went through quite the transformation, I too am still technically a losing player, but my game has improved 100 fold.

5 months ago there was no chance in hell I was folding AQ preflop, now its a pretty standard laydown in alot of situations. I also never used to consider ranges and betting patterns like you mentioned, and now its almost an automatic process for me.

I can thank these forums mostly for this change, and also the rare book or two that helped me along the way. Also playing over half a million hands your first calender year playing online helps too.

i learned to have patience, that things don't always go as you plan and that there will always be another day.

I have learned to play better from playing from position ,helps me to stop waisting chips and keep them for better hands. and Im still not good at poker.....

I was fortunate to learn early on that at the low levels, the easiest way to be a consistent winner is simply to have enough patience to let people make mistakes and poor plays. They will do so frequently, either largely or completely on their own, with no real effort required to outplay them or put them in difficult spots.

I feel I've learned a lot over the last couple of years. Looking at how other players play and waiting for good starting hands etc. Use to play any suited paint (DUH) found out even if I paired one, it usually cost me a boat load of chips. So beware now I only give up a raft load of chips.
Ya'll take care.

I've learned I'm not as good as I thought I was at poker and need to keep learning and improving.

I definitely used to think I was a lot better at poker then I actually was, once I started to get some coaching behind me I saw how terrible I was really doing lol. However the greatest thing I learned, and glad I learned right after my first big win, was the true brilliance and necessity of proper BR management.

I've learned that self-control/patience with me is spotty. I have to constantly be aware of my mood/behavior and be willing to wait for better cards,position etc....

i think thats the same with me im not very good lmao

I need a coach when it comes to real money games and for some reason, I never do great at heads up. If I do win, it's luck.

Good discipline man. Poker is a tough game man ! Discipline is probably the hardest thing to grasp. I've recently gotten a lot better myself, as people have said there was no way I was folding a hand like AJ preflop or a pocket pair but now that is a common move for me to make based on the action preflop. Technically I am not a losing poker player, as I have made more than I have put in, but I'm definitely nowhere near successful. Practice, practice, practice!

Things i specifically learned though?
Position is very very important regardless of how it may seem. A weak ace should almost never be played in early position IMO but in many situations is a great hand to get in late position (based on action before you go preflop of course)

If you're getting bad cards and its ruining your mood, get away from poker for a while. A few hours at least.. you need time to forget all that and come in fresh. Once again something that may not seem helpful but it absolutely is in the long run.

Top pair isn't a free ticket to the pot! Even with top kicker. Don't go crazy when your AQ sees a flop of Qh 8d 9h... good hand yes but many draws that can bite you in the ass lol. Dont fold obviously just play it cautiously. Hopefully you're in position and have a good grasp on your opponents range/style

Mix up your play - don't always play the same cards the same way. People pick up on it and your tricks are useless once people expect them

Try to get an idea of your opponents range of cards, and their style of play.. this helps immensely as the game progresses. If you know someone to be playing a lot of weak aces, make them pay when you get a strong one. Conversely watch out for the guy playing a lot of suited connectors on draw heavy boards. Position is big here.

those are some of the things i've learned, the hard way usually lol. it's good to constantly remind yourself of things like this because it's good practice and good discipline.

First when i started playing at poker sites i got to know that i should also accept lose games then think about winnings. then how to patiently play and in disciplined way.

You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, know when to run.

I've learned expected value (EV), and how that applies to the odds you are getting.

Although when I told the employee at Best Buy that the extended warranty was "negative EV", all I got was a really blank look for a response.

I have learned that you can make the right decisions and still lose, AND there is nothing you can do about it. Holy Cow! Not easy to accept. Of course, I have also learned a lot about strategy, etc., etc. But after 3 plus years of playing HE I am finally beginning to accept that it's fairly common to outplay an opponent on any given hand and yet still lose the hand. Seems so unfair, doesn't it? But if you make a good decision, that's good. It should pay off over the long term, but short term? There are no guarantees at all.

I've learned to be patient, and at times fold what might be the strongest hand at the table. Not easy, but as I play "safer" I see my my success growing. I've also learned to play weak and strong cards differently at times so I don't become too predictable.