[spoonitnow strategy] The Process of Learning in Poker

I'm writing a new strategy series here at FlopTurnRiver.

Read: The Process of Learning in Poker

This first post gives a framework for learning poker that will work as the foundation for future articles.

Discuss here.

Yay!

spoonitnow

(but not in a gay Bishop way, LDO)

Well, that's just swell an' all. I mean the concept you laid out makes sense and seems sensible. But, well for me anyway, I need to see the whole problem before I can focus on the smaller parts of it. This is kinda like what we were talking about a while back in irc, but it's still missing the most important part, which is seeing the overall framework before tackling each part of it. Personally, when studying I like to know the size of the topic, like looking at the chapters of an academic book I'm about to study before getting into it as opposed to just opening it up and starting to wade though with no idea how big the book is, what it's going to cover, how much time needs to be invested, what bits I'm particularly looking forward to etc. I think that's particularly important and allows you to prepare better.

That's exactly what I have done ever since I started playing poker; just jumped from topic to topic without looking into any particular situations with too much detail.

Looking forward to this series.

While I, on the other hand, have been stuck with bet-sizing for at least five years

Originally Posted by rong

Well, that's just swell an' all. I mean the concept you laid out makes sense and seems sensible. But, well for me anyway, I need to see the whole problem before I can focus on the smaller parts of it. This is kinda like what we were talking about a while back in irc, but it's still missing the most important part, which is seeing the overall framework before tackling each part of it. Personally, when studying I like to know the size of the topic, like looking at the chapters of an academic book I'm about to study before getting into it as opposed to just opening it up and starting to wade though with no idea how big the book is, what it's going to cover, how much time needs to be invested, what bits I'm particularly looking forward to etc. I think that's particularly important and allows you to prepare better.

All of this is covered by knowing the rules to the game and what the basic terminology is. Nothing that you said is in opposition to what's talked about in the article.

Agree. I just think its an important addition.

Originally Posted by spoonitnow

All of this is covered by knowing the rules to the game and what the basic terminology is. Nothing that you said is in opposition to what's talked about in the article.

This.

I know what bet sizing, continuation betting, ranges, etc are, it doesn't mean I'm any good at them though.

Anyone who has had me coach them in poker can tell you that I focus a lot on psychology, the learning process and understanding the basics on a deep level. That's mostly the approach I'm taking with these articles as well.

Don't be afraid to experiment, to try new things, new sizings, new lines etc etc.

If your site lets you see mucked hands, ALWAYS look at this. Always look to see what people had in different spots, it's the only way to really good a good feel for ranges.

If someone does something that you find difficult consistently ask yourself why? Why is it difficult? How are they exploiting me and how can I use what they are doing vs other players.

Good read. Looking forward to more.

Added digest sticky for future articles: http://www.flopturnriver.com/pokerfo...5d-194707.html

Spoon is the Matt Janda of FTR.

Originally Posted by EasyPoker

Spoon is the Matt Janda of FTR.

Negative.

Originally Posted by spoonitnow

Negative.

Surely you get why I would compare you to him...You both have an insatiable thirst for poker theory and a great grasp of the maths to go with it.

Originally Posted by EasyPoker

Spoon is the Matt Janda of FTR.

oh lookie who's back

Good advice Spoon , explains why i am so spasmodic (in my poker) i think focus is easily lost which is what you are getting at or at least what i got from it cheers mate !

Thanks spoonit, looks like another great series of advice on its way.