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Message: [QUOTE="baby kahuna, post: 872860, member: 36368"] I had the same problem as you. I read the books and the forums to get myself out of that doldrums. Until I went to see Barry Tanenbaum, noted author, Card Player columnist, pro player, and coach. He helped me see the light that others had articulated previously. Only he related it to me personally. Not just to the game but how I saw it. Remember this; The consistent players that you see at the final table are not getting better cards than those that never do. They are playing better POKER. You can start playing tight in the beginning. Why risk your stack for $75 (25/50 blinds)? Also to set a tight image to use later on. Play the "situations" not just the hands. Use postion and momentum. Do not be afraid to raise or reraise if you feel you can overcome your opponent. Learn to read weakness and indecisiveness. Trust your instincts. If you play the way you are playing now you are "Doomed to a short stack waiting for good cards.". You must get out there particularly when the antes kick in. Medium average stacks are vulnerable midway through the tournaments. Small stacks are desperate. Big stacks have no fear. Attack and retreat accordingly. You must steal or raise or shove when you are in the opportunal moment. I learned these things and it freed a lot of my hesitancies. I win or lose knowing that I made the proper choice. Yesterday I went over to Caesers and entered into the midnite event and ended up chopping it with 3 others. I know the books all start off by saying beginners play too many hands. Only play premium hands. I say yes that is true for the beginners. But to win a tournament you need to do much more. [/QUOTE]

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