Perhaps I just needed to see more patients?luq said:
)),it helps alot if you are good with numbers,calculating and assuming probabilities...so if you didn't love math in school...its pretty obvious that you won't take poker to a higher level of the game...some are naturals,its in their blood their instincts tells and guides their moves,it helps to read books,to watch professional poker players playing for a greater understanding of the picture,,of course what you will see there it would be a good example in other situations,cause you'll always face different variables ..so, remember,first love what you do,and if you do so...poker will become your beloved wife) as a figure of speechGreat question. And I am sure it get's asked every day by even the very best player's. Time and study combined is a good start. and many good examples have been suggested in this thread. My biggest improvement came when I deceided to become better and to learn from my mistakes. I began playing less and smaller venues. Some very large tournements can be rewarding. But also takes alot of paitence. By playing smaller sngs or private mtt i find the competition is often better. And taking notes and observing how and what others play especially the winners. Can and will help you improve your game. Like mentioned above it can litteral take a lifetime.luq said:
luq said:
alaskabill said:Playing a lot is key but you have to do it the right way. In Malcolm Gladwell's book "Outliers" the idea of "deliberate practice" is discussed.
Basically if you just keep doing what you have always done then you won't improve even if you play a lot. You have to deliberately seek out parts of your game that you need to improve, figure out what you need to do to get the improvement, and then every time that you play focus on improving that weakness.
Just to clarify, Gladwell never actually mentions poker but the ideas in the book are helpful for anyone seeking to improve in any field.
Of course study is important too. Everyone has different learning styles, I personally have gained the most from reading Ed Miller's stuff and joining a video training site. Forums like this one are a great help too.
Good luck
alaskabill said:Playing a lot is key but you have to do it the right way. In Malcolm Gladwell's book "Outliers" the idea of "deliberate practice" is discussed.
Basically if you just keep doing what you have always done then you won't improve even if you play a lot. You have to deliberately seek out parts of your game that you need to improve, figure out what you need to do to get the improvement, and then every time that you play focus on improving that weakness.
Just to clarify, Gladwell never actually mentions poker but the ideas in the book are helpful for anyone seeking to improve in any field.
Of course study is important too. Everyone has different learning styles, I personally have gained the most from reading Ed Miller's stuff and joining a video training site. Forums like this one are a great help too.
Good luck
