Whats the single best thing that youve learned that has really improved your game?

#1 July 31st, 2019, 7:13 AM

If you could name one tip that has completely boosted your game, what would it be?

#2 July 31st, 2019, 3:41 PM

It was the phrase of one of V.Lenin�s poker gurus "to learn to learn and to study again." Whats the single best thing that youve learned that has really improved your game?

Whats the single best thing that youve learned that has really improved your game?

#3 July 31st, 2019, 4:55 PM

I think one of the most useful tips for all players is to always remain patient.

#4 August 1st, 2019, 9:52 PM

Originally Posted by Newzooozooo

I think one of the most useful tips for all players is to always remain patient.

You know some people might say, "well duh" but tbh that's usually the people not doing it!

I completely agree, tbh I figure patience is just as if not even more important than position.

I would say more because you can still play out of position but if your not patient you'll always play out of position lol

#5 August 2nd, 2019, 3:13 PM

Hello.
I agree that patience for any player is a very important skill. But in any case, every player who is able to play disciplined and adhere to bankroll management will always be one step ahead of the others.

#6 August 2nd, 2019, 3:24 PM

Your ego will help you go bankrupt.

#7 August 2nd, 2019, 3:56 PM

the opening range is different in each stage of the tournament - many forget about it or do not know and act the same !!!

#8 August 2nd, 2019, 4:04 PM

Look at the table and your opponents more than at your hand

#9 August 2nd, 2019, 4:18 PM

I no longer 'EXPECT' hands to go along the lines of the odds prediction. I've lost lots of hands where I was 90+% favored to win, and I do mean "LOTS'.

All-in pre-flop with anything other than AA is pure lotto/bingo. AA increases your chances of winning a shove, or a shove call, but nothing is for sure, especially in *freeroll format. I've lost lots of all-in plays with AA.

*freeroll format = very, very loose play, e.g., any pair & any 2 face cards are good enough for a shove or to call a shove pre-flop. Any pair (even bottom pair) or 2 over-cards or any Ace is good enough to call any bet post-flop.

#10 August 2nd, 2019, 4:50 PM

c betting properly...but still learning

#11 August 2nd, 2019, 7:49 PM

To avoid all in. It was my greatest mistake.

#12 August 2nd, 2019, 8:00 PM

understanding portion of my range in different situations.

#13 August 2nd, 2019, 8:14 PM

keep discipline.sometimes want to bet with QTs in early position after raise of somebody

#14 August 2nd, 2019, 11:42 PM

Originally Posted by baraboa

keep discipline.sometimes want to bet with QTs in early position after raise of somebody

Yea I feel you on that.

If I'm into the game I do good.

When I get tired and don't care in a free roll I'm just like whatever lol

But I try not to play tired.

Its weird, When Your tired you know its wrong but your like whatever lol

#15 August 2nd, 2019, 11:55 PM

I�m not the greatest player by any means at all as I�m still learning a lot myself but one of the best pieces of advice I could give to someone is don�t be scared to fold if your gut tells you to!

#16 August 3rd, 2019, 12:01 AM

That everyone plays poker for different reasons. Some play for money. Some play to relax. Some play for the challenge of the game. While others play for the social enjoyment of the game.

#17 August 3rd, 2019, 12:42 AM

You can't win money if you have none. Be disciplined and stay in the game and you can win money.

#18 August 3rd, 2019, 1:27 AM

Understand the power of position.

#19 August 3rd, 2019, 1:54 AM

thanks to experience, I realized that it doesn't matter what your hand is before the flop ... the main thing is to say goodbye to it on time. Whats the single best thing that youve learned that has really improved your game?

#20 August 3rd, 2019, 5:10 AM

Originally Posted by MattRyder

I no longer 'EXPECT' hands to go along the lines of the odds prediction. I've lost lots of hands where I was 90+% favored to win, and I do mean "LOTS'.

It never gets old:

Whats the single best thing that youve learned that has really improved your game?

#21 August 3rd, 2019, 5:13 AM

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#22 August 12th, 2019, 10:08 AM

Hard question. I think that will come outside of poker as a part of the mental game. Probably my biggest issue for not getting success is my fear of losing (hate-losing tilt). Best managing method for that is to think my poker profits only as an hourly rate, never staring at results because they will change a lot. Only watching for long-term hour rate.

#23 December 21st, 2019, 10:19 PM

The single most important thing I have done to improve my game is to learn to be patient! That goes so far in this game.

#24 December 21st, 2019, 10:59 PM

Change game style in time!

#25 December 25th, 2019, 10:04 PM

well so many fundamentals necessary to even play its hard to say the most helpful but recently 2 things have really improved my game. learning small bet strategy not shoving and controlling your losses. Skill comes with reading people and the board if u shove your just putting it all to chance.

The other is the art of the c-bet. still learning both.

I had to come back n edit this post to include bankroll management. I only recently started implementing this bout 3 months ago drew up a schedule of games that fit my ability and bank roll and i've been above even ever since for first time since i started playing a year ago But still way down overall from losing my butt learning how to play from scratch

#26 December 27th, 2019, 11:10 PM

Naturally and in day to day life I am a very impatient person but I learned very quickly that if I didn't learn patience I was not going to be successful in poker at all. While I may get luck a few times, you can't play every single hand. You might see it working for others by playing dumb cards and winning but you can't do the same. It will only take you so far in this game and will not allow you to progress in the buy-in level you are playing at. You need to wait it out and play the cards they way they should be; keep folding the crap and play the rest but don't chase hands.

Now if only I could adopt this in my everyday life my family would be a lot happier Whats the single best thing that youve learned that has really improved your game?

!

#27 December 27th, 2019, 11:26 PM

I read in a book once that has stuck with me...

"The wider your opponent’s range, the less scary any particular card can be.
When you’re against an opponent who can have anything, remember that he can literally have anything. That makes it less likely that he has the particular hands you’re worried about."

#28 December 27th, 2019, 11:51 PM

In low stakes cash (especially live), all the money is made with thin value bets and being willing to bet/fold to aggression.

#29 December 27th, 2019, 11:56 PM

There are four different ways to play pocket Jacks and they're all wrong.

#30 December 28th, 2019, 12:06 AM

Preflop hand selection based on position, BB left and perceived opponents ranges.
(MTT/STT)

#31 May 22nd, 2020, 3:00 AM

When I learned the concept of pot odds, I became a MUCH better player. Before that, I didn't understand why people bet certain sizes. I would always bet two or three big blinds on every street, not realizing I was giving my opponent very good odds to draw out against me.

#32 May 22nd, 2020, 3:08 AM

the best thing that has improved is patience

#33 May 22nd, 2020, 3:56 AM

Pocket Kings are overrated

#34 May 22nd, 2020, 4:11 AM

In ACR pocket pairs are overrated

#35 May 22nd, 2020, 4:38 AM

Do not let people limp in. If you let people limp in or if you check to them they have a better chance of sucking out on you.

#36 May 22nd, 2020, 5:23 AM

If you're in tilt, stop playing immediately. Earlier after the defeat, I ran to recoup and lost everything. Do not do like this!

#37 May 22nd, 2020, 6:08 AM

Patience, I learned that you have to be patient to be able to build something. Whats the single best thing that youve learned that has really improved your game?

#38 May 22nd, 2020, 6:11 AM

Limping in small hands that’s what I taught myself

#39 May 22nd, 2020, 6:25 AM

Years ago my father-in-law used to have weekly poker games at his home. I joined in, and one of the first things he told me was, "Whenever Dr. Becker bets, fold." That statement has had far reaching ramifications throughout my poker life. To recognize the Dr. Beckers, and to fold.

#40 May 22nd, 2020, 7:59 AM

if at the table you do not see fish, then you are fish!

#41 May 22nd, 2020, 8:57 AM

The concept of 3bet light, it is very easy to apply in the games i usually play. Also the press/ not limping importance.

#42 May 22nd, 2020, 9:38 AM

Originally Posted by Igor Popadyk

if at the table you do not see fish, then you are fish!

in a spin-and-go game in poker, one called me a fish, left alone with him, but to his disappointment, he became a fish Whats the single best thing that youve learned that has really improved your game?

#43 May 22nd, 2020, 9:48 AM

Bankroll management is really necessary knowledge !!! Whats the single best thing that youve learned that has really improved your game?

#44 May 22nd, 2020, 9:56 AM

all that we learn, read, analyze our game - all this improves our skills and the more we play the more experience is gained

#45 May 22nd, 2020, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by cool3390

If you could name one tip that has completely boosted your game, what would it be?

Dogged determination. Whats the single best thing that youve learned that has really improved your game?

#46 May 22nd, 2020, 1:58 PM

Be patient... that�s the most important thing I have learned in poker.

#47 May 22nd, 2020, 2:51 PM

I agree with some of the other comments. |Being patient is the only way to progress far into a tournament or even a single game. If you are playing a tournament the make sure you have the time to sit without distractions. If you feel rushed then you make lousy plays.

#48 May 22nd, 2020, 7:36 PM

I learned to fold, and to lose) At the and of the day it is all about luck) 50%
chance. When you are allright to lose with AA to 10 7, you will win someday.
Peace!

#49 May 22nd, 2020, 7:41 PM

The one thing I have learned is to occasionally and randomly go all in with nothing just to throw out there how unpredictable I play
It keeps other players scared. LOL

#50 May 22nd, 2020, 7:44 PM

Patience my friend. And a lot of țigaretes. ��

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