September 14, 2007, Newsletter Issue #80: Don't do Everything by the Book
Tip of the Week
A lot of poker beginners will seek guidance through books. As we all know, there is a wealth of knowledge at our fingertips. What we don't realize, however, is that doing everything by the book isn't always the best idea.
A common mistake that new poker players make is to study and memorize instructions and let this rule their poker games. More naïve players will religiously adhere to the how-to's spelled out in literature thus their methods of play will become mechanical and, often times, predictable.
It's a good idea to gain an understanding of the game as well as to pick up tips from poker books. The key to successful poker playing, however, is to use what you learn to build a solid foundation. Then, develop your own playing style that is more unique. Variation will help lead you to your share of winning hands.
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