To take JP's post a different way:
I thought Holdem was THE game, the only game. One day I accidentally entered an Omaha Hi/Lo tourney, assuming it was Holdem. Fortunately I'd read Sklansky's Theory of Poker once upon a time, so had some idea of where the hell I was. Busted out very early, but had a taste for this new game, and started playing it in ring games.
This mistake confirmed something for me. I don't do well at Holdem because I have no guts for Holdem.
However, playing Omaha Hi/Lo (aka O8 ) something clicks for me.
Maybe Holdem is your game, and you just need to be patient. Experience is the greatest teacher, as long as you are willing to learn from your mistakes rather than blaming bad luck or other forces. Or maybe you are better suited to another form of poker. Either way, if you truly want to get better, I expect you will. Most people who remain fish either assume poker is all luck, or blame other players' poor play for their losing sessions. They will never get better - but you can. |