Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm going to start a poker blog. I thought I was pretty well versed in poker (I am compared to my friends), but after finding FTR, I realized that I'm a complete beginner and I have oh so much to learn.

I'm doing this for a few reasons. First, I can't afford to pay for poker resources (trackers, books, coaching sites), so I'm going to do this to keep track of my progress and what I learn. Second, I want people who are starting out to see all of the mistakes that a noob (that's me!) would make so they can avoid it. And finally, I want to direct people to great resources such as FTR and Grinderschool and to show how I will approach the learning of poker.

Any big hands I want feedback on, I'll post in this forum as well. The only difference is that I'll post in my blog anything substantial that I've learned that particular day, or the book I'm currently reading, etc.

Feel free to browse and I would greatly appreciate constructive criticism. If you are also starting out (this is only my first week of seriously studying poker) and would like to contribute your perils/victories/experiences, let me know. By tonight, I'll be posting a few hands and what I've learned from the current book I'm reading Theory of Poker.

*Side note* I'm a full time business student so my school work might come in between me and the blog at times. I'm going to try my 100% best to update it everyday at the very least. It's set up and ready to go but I haven't put any meaningful posts up yet so please keep checking back.

http://xpaand.blogspot.com