Hi Lovido,
its a good question you raise as i see so many players especially live who tighten up their game/range at various stages of a tourney - especially early and also around the bubble or near breaks.
The truth is..the really good players exploit these situations and look to chip up around these times and build a stack, depending on your reasons for playing, some play for fun, others to develop their game and then others to cash and some to win - its good to be consistent with your game with the ability to be flexible when needed.
I always play to win - min cash for me doesn't really interest me - but that is different for all players and because i know my ranges, pot
odds and probability, i use my math knowledge to good effect - that said - if i have a lock on a player and see them play a little different or funky, i will sometimes look them out.
My overall advice is - play your own game but learn from the mistakes you make and will keep making - this will define the level of player you become or already are.
Learning everyday is great as certain situations will repeat themselves - good players will test you with air or if the board runs a certain way..you have to have a controlled amount of aggression and bravery but keep true to yourself, more often than not - if your gut tells you to play or fold..do that.
I have found from watching many games of poker - especially on here, the top 3% of players tend to always have that card or that hand..they are consistent and also demonstrate an ability to change gears in tourneys as and when needed.
You will soon work out who the top players are and i wish you every success on here..
Last Advice..the best players can fold in the tightest of spots...the best players can identify the spots to attack
Regards
Pirateglenn