Okay I'm pretty new(3-6months) at playing poker and over that past few months i have played online, and a few weekly live game.

I think I gone through some progressions.

Initially I Played my Cards.

I'd look at my cards, and see the board, and say hey I have 2 pair, I need to bet big, bot considering the str8 possibilities, or what my opponent may hold. I played alot of flops, and would draw out for flushes and str8's.

Now a few weeks ago I had some sort of poker moment, I'm looking at my outs, counting pot odds, (not always applying..), and looking at my opponents betting patterns, to help me put a finger on what they are holding.

I bet harder when I thinnk I have the best hand, and make the fish pay to catch their cards. I'm not completely their yet, but i feel i'm getting there.


I think my next progression will be understanding position. It just doesn't play a part in my thought process yet. I'm working on being better, but really i'm not good.

With that in mind, in keeping in mind that I still really suck at poker. What do you think is the Progression of a Poker Player? (And what can I do to get better?)