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Message: [QUOTE="Pitonealal, post: 7180558, member: 1052667"] Hey everyone! 👋 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: what’s the single most important piece of advice you would give to yourself back when you first sat at the table? I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately because I still feel like I’m somewhere between “beginner” and “student of the game.” I already have a bit of experience: I grind micro stakes, play some tournaments, spend 3–4 hours at the tables and another 3–4 hours studying. But even so, I often catch myself repeating the same mistakes — 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: “Don’t rush and don’t expect easy money. Poker is a long-term game, and only patience and discipline will decide if you actually stay profitable.” Why do I think that? Because most beginners expect quick wins. You lose a tournament and instantly get frustrated, blaming the cards or “bad luck.” Then you win a few times in a row and suddenly feel like you’ve cracked the code and can crush anyone. That’s 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, you’ll always feel like you’re “unlucky,” 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 you’re 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, that’s what I’ve 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, what’s the one piece of advice you’d give? Looking forward to reading your thoughts! 🙌 [/QUOTE]

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