ratio of playing to learning

#1 22nd March 2009, 9:32 PM

I'm curious to know how much time people spend studing, reading books/forum posts etc in relation to time they spend playing? ie one hour studying for every hour playing

#2 22nd March 2009, 9:36 PM

Since poker games typically take longer for my eyes to get tired than reading CardschatForums or any other forums, I guess I play a lot more than I try to learn (time-wise).

For me, it's probably 2-1 playing-studying.

#3 22nd March 2009, 9:42 PM

50/50 probably since i like reading poker books before bed and i usual go over some hands in PT3 after each seasons + read alot here

#4 22nd March 2009, 9:45 PM

i think for every, 2 hours of play, a player should spend 1 hour reviewing hands, watching videos and learning new concepts

#5 22nd March 2009, 11:36 PM

I think you will find everybody is different and prepars differently. Personally I think once you understand the basics you learn a lot from playing. However once you improve that is when I think videos and books can be a great help. Do what is right for you.

#6 22nd March 2009, 11:47 PM

I just started to review hands before and after I have finished playing and I must none, matching what I do to reading what I should not do has helped me plug many-a-leaks in my game.

I find myself thinking "WHY did you call with THAT" to myself....

#7 22nd March 2009, 11:47 PM

I have never read a poker book, you're going to have multiple suggstions that could be complete opposites given as advice. I just try to read a little on the forum and play poker to learn.

#8 22nd March 2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by uncc40niners

I have never read a poker book, you're going to have multiple suggstions that could be complete opposites given as advice. I just try to read a little on the forum and play poker to learn.

Yeah, and your point beeing?
Poker books arnt meant to be a 100% formula to the only way to play but rather examinations of difrent theorys on comon and un-comon situation that might arise at the table and what the highest ev+ play might be in those situation as well as intrutuctions to difrent thought processes you then adjust to your own game.

#9 23rd March 2009, 2:38 AM

I know Since ive started to study my games gone up I do pritty good but im still not were i want to be!!! so i'll keep reading and reveiwing!!!

#10 23rd March 2009, 2:42 AM

Different ratios work better for different people.

Some people are more practical learners, and learn best from 'doing' (i.e actually playing poker). Others are more visual learners and learn better from books. That's not so say that one medium should be completely neglected though of course.

#11 23rd March 2009, 2:59 AM

I probably play 3 hours to 1 hour of study/reading

#12 23rd March 2009, 3:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irishlatent

I just started to review hands before and after I have finished playing and I must none, matching what I do to reading what I should not do has helped me plug many-a-leaks in my game.

I need some help here, please. I understand this bit (I think):

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I just started to review hands before and after I have finished playing

I understand this bit (I think):

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matching what I do to reading what I should not do has helped me plug many-a-leaks in my game.

but the bit I am not so sure about is this:

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and I must none,

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you're going to have multiple suggstions that could be complete opposites given as advice

I read all sorts of advice on poker forums and in books, I take the bits that seem useful to me and integrate them into my game. There is no magic formula for poker, the game is far too complex for that, but if you don't ever read any poker books then I think you might be missing out.

#13 23rd March 2009, 5:40 AM

It all depends on the way you learn the best. Some people can read something and can then apply it, while some need to see things in action. Try figure out your learning style and just work away at it. For me I do a mix of everything I can, I am always reading at least one book. I read them when I can. I play as often as I can, and when I am done with sessions I try to spend some time reviewing what went on and how I played. Self critique can be a powerful tool.

#14 24th March 2009, 7:16 AM

My strategy is to keep a balance between reading and playing.
70% Play
20% Read
10% Pray ( to the poker Gods and the Queen of Luck)

Reading as I Playing:
I do a lot of reading if I'm down to playing only 2 Tournaments at a time.
60% Play
20% Read
20% Pray ( to the Poker Gods and the Queen of Luck)

What the heck if praying to the Poker Gods and the Queen of Luck works I am in on that.

#15 24th March 2009, 7:25 PM

2-4 hours playing daily 1-2 hours reading books (sometimes i,ll reread a book shortly after finishing it) and going over hands ,forum posts ,as long as i can talking to other players . but atm im rediscovering poker after a 2 1/2 year lay off, so i cant help feeling i have to catch up.everyday im learning something new ,i also have to say cc has done my a right favor !! you can do a lot worse than just using this site and its resources. some of the guys on here REALLY know their stuff.

#16 25th March 2009, 12:02 AM

There is no teacher as good as experience itself. Although sites like this one truly can help you, i say just play a lot of hands and get your own feel on how to play then add slowly other aspects of startagies you pick up

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