Used PokerTracker for around 2k hands, lost some money, now how do I study?

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I'm a beginner, started with 12 bucks, playing some micros, got up to around 17, went close to broke (67bb), and now I'm back to 7 dollars.
I'm obviously not interested in the money in the micros, but I wanna use them as a learning curve.

In essence, I want to be able to consistently beat 0.01/0.02 games and, as I build my bankroll, just increase stakes. I also plan on playing some tournaments in my country.

Given this summary, I have already analysed a few weaknesses in my game (too much aggression sometimes, not checking enough, rage-calling in some spots etc.), but I would really be interested in HOW DO GOOD PLAYERS STUDY?

Or, if analysing my hands isnt even close to my skill level somehow, what should I begin with?
I have good ideas on positional play, understand the gist of ranges and how to thing about them (even thou, in practice, I end up messing it up sometimes), I'm starting to focus my study on bet sizes aswell, and I could feel and see my results improving overall, even though I almost went broke.

TL;DR
New player, have some solid understanding of some of the main fundamentals people often refer to when talkin to newbies like me, lookin for tips on:
1) How to use my PokerTracker data to actually study;
2) Which materials or situations should I focus my study on?


Really appreciate any insight. I already downloaded the 30-day course ebook and been using it as a reference material.
 
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Hey Sevenkn!

Have you read some books already? Here my recommendations:
  1. "Harrington on Hold 'em" by Dan Harrington - This series covers tournament play and is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their tournament poker skills.
  2. "The Theory of Poker" by David Sklansky - A classic that explores the fundamental concepts of poker strategy.
  3. "Small Stakes No-Limit Hold'em" by Ed Miller, David Sklansky, and Mason Malmuth - A great resource for understanding low-stakes cash games.
  4. "Professional No-Limit Hold'em" by Matt Flynn, Sunny Mehta, and Ed Miller - Focuses on modern strategies for no-limit hold'em cash games.
  5. "Poker Math That Matters" by Owen Gaines - A beginner-friendly book that delves into the mathematics behind poker.
  6. "Kill Everyone" by Lee Nelson, Tyson Streib, Kim Lee, and Steven Heston - A comprehensive guide to tournament poker strategies.
  7. "The Mental Game of Poker" by Jared Tendler and Barry Carter - Addresses the psychological aspects of poker and helps you develop a strong mental game.
  8. "Every Hand Revealed" by Gus Hansen - A professional player shares his thought process for every hand he played in a major tournament, offering valuable insights.
These books cover a range of poker games and aspects of strategy, so you can choose the ones that align with your specific interests and goals in poker...

Cya! :D
 
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Thank you, Fofa, that was very "fofo" of you hahaha

Appreciate the quick reply, i'm going to get started on at least one of these right away!
 
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Looking for investigate those books that you receive as answer. I hope that any of them bring some new stuff to my game. Lfg.
 
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