Pitonealal
Rock Star
Platinum Level
Hey everyone! đ
I wanted to bring up a topic that, in my opinion, never gets old. Every single one of us was once a beginner in poker. Some people started because of the thrill, some because of money, and some simply out of curiosity about strategy. And that makes me wonder: whatâs the single most important piece of advice you would give to yourself back when you first sat at the table?
Iâve been thinking about this a lot lately because I still feel like Iâm somewhere between âbeginnerâ and âstudent of the game.â I already have a bit of experience: I grind micro stakes, play some tournaments, spend 3â4 hours at the tables and another 3â4 hours studying. But even so, I often catch myself repeating the same mistakes â mistakes that could have been avoided with a simple piece of advice early on.
If I had to answer this question myself, my advice would probably be: âDonât rush and donât expect easy money. Poker is a long-term game, and only patience and discipline will decide if you actually stay profitable.â
Why do I think that? Because most beginners expect quick wins. You lose a tournament and instantly get frustrated, blaming the cards or âbad luck.â Then you win a few times in a row and suddenly feel like youâve cracked the code and can crush anyone. Thatâs where the trap lies: unrealistic expectations can quickly destroy your mindset.
The second thing I would definitely say is: learn poker math. Even at a very basic level. Understanding pot odds, ranges, and probabilities is the foundation of the game. Without it, youâll always feel like youâre âunlucky,â when in reality the problem was that the decision you made was mathematically losing from the start.
And the third piece of advice would be: find a community. Playing completely on your own is extremely hard. You repeat the same mistakes, your motivation drops, and you start thinking youâre the only one struggling. But once you start talking to other players, you realize that everyone experiences downswings, misplays, and tough sessions. Plus, you can share hands, get feedback, and learn faster together.
So yeah, thatâs what Iâve been thinking about. Now I really want to hear from you guys: if you could go back in time and talk to your beginner self, whatâs the one piece of advice youâd give?
Looking forward to reading your thoughts! đ
I wanted to bring up a topic that, in my opinion, never gets old. Every single one of us was once a beginner in poker. Some people started because of the thrill, some because of money, and some simply out of curiosity about strategy. And that makes me wonder: whatâs the single most important piece of advice you would give to yourself back when you first sat at the table?
Iâve been thinking about this a lot lately because I still feel like Iâm somewhere between âbeginnerâ and âstudent of the game.â I already have a bit of experience: I grind micro stakes, play some tournaments, spend 3â4 hours at the tables and another 3â4 hours studying. But even so, I often catch myself repeating the same mistakes â mistakes that could have been avoided with a simple piece of advice early on.
If I had to answer this question myself, my advice would probably be: âDonât rush and donât expect easy money. Poker is a long-term game, and only patience and discipline will decide if you actually stay profitable.â
Why do I think that? Because most beginners expect quick wins. You lose a tournament and instantly get frustrated, blaming the cards or âbad luck.â Then you win a few times in a row and suddenly feel like youâve cracked the code and can crush anyone. Thatâs where the trap lies: unrealistic expectations can quickly destroy your mindset.
The second thing I would definitely say is: learn poker math. Even at a very basic level. Understanding pot odds, ranges, and probabilities is the foundation of the game. Without it, youâll always feel like youâre âunlucky,â when in reality the problem was that the decision you made was mathematically losing from the start.
And the third piece of advice would be: find a community. Playing completely on your own is extremely hard. You repeat the same mistakes, your motivation drops, and you start thinking youâre the only one struggling. But once you start talking to other players, you realize that everyone experiences downswings, misplays, and tough sessions. Plus, you can share hands, get feedback, and learn faster together.
So yeah, thatâs what Iâve been thinking about. Now I really want to hear from you guys: if you could go back in time and talk to your beginner self, whatâs the one piece of advice youâd give?
Looking forward to reading your thoughts! đ
