If you are a beginning player, then I would advise focuses on becoming a better player and not being too results oriented. Tournament wins and money made along the way are bonuses, but even if you don't win any tourneys and lose money as a beginner, focus on learning and improving your game.
It all depends on the ambitions of man.Some enough to know the rules and play fun,while others want to be the best in everything - in the profession,in the study.From these and work with time great players - they are constantly being improved,and there is no limit.When will be the best,then going to tournaments to win and money to earn.
I think you have them numbered backwards. 1st thing you want to do is become a better player. 2nd thing is to break even and 3rd is to win the tournament. Good luck on the felts!
Hi friend, I think that the ideal would be to win the money so you could join it and be able to enter a tournament where the prizes are very good. I hope you serve luck on the tables.