No! You did not find any justification to actually go out and buy books, maybe it's because you're a more visual person. First, you have to find which is the best way for you learn. Exist some ways of learn: auditory, visual and kinesthetic, for example. After of finding the best way, then you decide.
Well, can't say books are useless...but who have time and patience to read them these days? Well, i can't talk for everyone, but havent read any book for years now. Definately experience best teacher. So i still have to say : Books are not useless.
Books is not useless, but right now you can find all the information in the web. There are lot of videos on Youtube and so on, so that,s all depends on what you like more. I,m sure, there are still people who will prefer to get the information from the books.
Saying that all books are useless is too general statement. I found very useful information in books. The basic poker knowledge related to mathematics and statistics have not changed and will not change anytime soon so even old books can be useful regarding this basic knowledge. For me reading ebooks on my phone is pleasant experience and you can do it whenever you have some free time.
Of course everybody needs to find what way of learning is best for him. Some people like to read books, other to watch videos, third prefer somebody to teach them and fourth to play as much games as possible and learn this way. There is nothing wrong with either method as far as it is good for you. 🙂
Of course everybody needs to find what way of learning is best for him. Some people like to read books, other to watch videos, third prefer somebody to teach them and fourth to play as much games as possible and learn this way. There is nothing wrong with either method as far as it is good for you. 🙂
Not all books are useless, as already stated, they can get you thinking in the right direction. I don't think there is a book that is going to teach you to play perfect poker immediately, though. (but if you find it let me know 😉)
There are great players who have never read a book, and there are some that have. I think to be a good player you have to use all the tools available to you... forums like this, live-streams and videos, articles, coaching, etc., etc., and you have to continue working at it if you want to keep improving.
There are great players who have never read a book, and there are some that have. I think to be a good player you have to use all the tools available to you... forums like this, live-streams and videos, articles, coaching, etc., etc., and you have to continue working at it if you want to keep improving.
unnamed72 said:
Coaches and watching it on tv/online is where it's at. Being able to see different strategies and variances makes a huge difference. Books will only give you one perspective.
If you were asking about 20 years ago, then books would definitely be of some help. There are so many different ways to get a new strategy now.
I don't think books are useless. For example, the Mental Game of Poker by Jared Tendler is a great book about tilt control and motivation. I learned a lot of info from this book that I haven't seen online.
But for the most part, most info can be found online, reading articles watching videos and streamers and by experience itself.
But for the most part, most info can be found online, reading articles watching videos and streamers and by experience itself.
It's not; there's still a lot to learn from the books. Of course, the that now gotten weaker than the past; the videos of the matches seem to be more useful. review the tournaments as you can .and I promise u can be a win at all time
Wouldn't say it's useless, but just like other advice books, I would only try to take the few most impactful (to me) lessons rather than completely "going by the book" going forward. It's nice to pay attention and try things that I've never thought of doing before.
Each has a profile; have some prefer to learn from books, others by videos on Youtube, exchanging information here, coach, all previous... choose the one that you feel most comfortable and go ahead, in general I always take something useful (that can be used), regardless of the medium choisen
Interesting question. In my opinion, reading good books are definitely important if you want to improve your skill, analyse your hands and play more like professional. But it may be quite boring at the very beginning, so I think that firstly you should start playing to fell the nature of game and then combine your own experience with good advice from good books.
There is no doubt that the cardschat community is the best place. Here you will find a lot of useful information. But in my opinion, it is best to combine books, videos and daily practice. In addition, it is important to regularly analyze your game and your mistakes.