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with all the recent "scandals" this forum has been infected with I'd like to share something that I learned from the beginning of my poker playing til now.. Lets have all responses be something that has bettered your game and maybe get back to learning poker again.
I have learned that calling out of curiosity sake alone, even when you know you're beat is NOT a profitable play.
I have learned to annihilate limpers late in a tournament when its getting down to the nitty gritty... You more than make enough chips on all the folds to cover when someone "traps" you with AA, KK etc. Not to mention when they try to trap too much and you crack their premium holding
I have learned to think before EVERY decision I make at the poker table
F bowties
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Good post TC.
I've learned that check/calling when you are unsure of where you stand in a hand is usually not the way to go. Half the time you are beat and even the times you are ahead you are leaving yourself vulnerable to getting drawn out on or outplayed on a later street.
To sum it up in two words... lead out! oh and F readzie
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I have learnt that playing a super LAG style is MUCH more effective at short handed tables. Originally, I figured that the exact opposite would be true, but I've learnt the errors of my way. Then again, others may disagree. Oh, and saying F Party Blackjack everytime I open up Party Poker.
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Thank you TC.........I have heard all the advice you have shared, just wish I'd learn it, which to me means put into my game.........I especially forget to THINK before every decision, so many times I bet and then think, wish I'd not done that or wish I'd bet more......
I appreciate the sharing of knowledge offerred on this site by guys like yourself that have improved your game, and in turn, given me the opportunity to do the same. 
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I've learned that when your gut instinct tells you you're beat, you're beat.
I've learned that top pair is not the nuts, no matter how much I want it to be.
I've learned that even donkeys get dealt AA.
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I like this post...
I've learned that when you get a bad beat, you're forgetting the times that you dealt bad beats... When you recieve one, try to think back on the time YOU sucked out. Trust me, you're breaking even.
I've learned that when you're playing poker, you should be enjoying it. Aside from those who derive all their income from poker (which is actually me at the moment) most people are here to have fun. For many of you it's just a game, so dont get upset when it doesn't go right... Sure, I've snapped a monopoly board in half b4 when I landed on someone's Boardwalk Hotel, but it's just a game, let it go... If you can't afford to lose what you're losing, you shouldn't be playing.
Wow, I've only learned 2 things... That's weak... -Sok
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sassy is too hard on herself, she is good and continues to improve.
I've learned that there are some players that are simply not good enough or paying enough attention to fold when you make it very poor odds for them to continue in the hand. Stop trying to outplay these people, let the basics beat them instead of bluffs and boonswaggle
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I have learned that when it comes time for bubble....raise...raise...and raise some more to steal as many blinds as you can. But only do this in position. :)
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Great post!!
I have learned that TIMED aggression pays and that I can't bluff everyone off thier middle pair. middle pair to some people are the nuts.
And to seriously evaluate your game, identify leaks and to continually strive to learn
Ive also learned not to lend money or sell big ticket seats to people you dont really know. no matter what other people you think you know say.........live and learn.
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a lot of good advice...
i've learned
when ur shortstacked late in a tourney and pretty much have decided to play the hand to the felt(whether it be pre or post flop) --- move in,,,dont try and bait a caller bec theres enuff money w/the bllinds and bets to take it rite there and avoid someone drawing out on u
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great post TC, was nice meeting you in vegas. see you around!
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Nice post, TC......Some things I've learned........
You can get old..........but it doesn't automatically make you wise.........
You can paint an a$$hole with lipstick (What a visual!).........It's still an a$$hole......
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ssydd
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03-01-2006 11:45 PM
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I've learned to never give up on the shortstack. Continue to make good decisions and the occasional remarkable comeback does happen.
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I recently learned just how valuable the re-steal is late in tournaments.
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Ain't that the truth. I just won the 2:00 AM $5.50 the other day. It took me 2 hours and 52 minutes to reach 10,000 chips, chip leader was over 100 grand at the time I was continually near last before the bubble. 12th out of 13 before the final table. 8th out of 10 at the final table and then wham I move all in with QQ for 22,000 with two limpers in front blinds 2000/4000. Both call with KJ and K10, they don't improve and voila I'm in fourth. Get to four handed still in fourth. Long story short, "Don't give up"! Oh and the second place finisher calls me a donkey for calling his raises with any two cards headsup. Go figure?
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