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[mikkyT]

http://www.blondepoker.com/index.php?q=node/473

For a review

[SupaMonkey]

It's worth getting Stewart Reuben's 'How good is your pot limit holdem'. Basically the whole book is a quiz and while there is some very good advice in other books,  it is easy to read and not pay much thought to it if you are distracted. The Reuben book made a big difference to the way i play (and if you spend enough at amazon you get free postage) 

[Claw75]

Thanks Supamonkey - I might well give that a try first

[Lee]

My pleasure Claw and thanks Graham.

As for books i can offer nothing helpful in this area. I hate reading books, so have never bothered. Forums like this one and a few others have always been more than good enough for me, along with a few helpful friends. What i can recommend is having a go at replying to someones post in depth. It doesn't matter if your reply is incorrect or slightly flawed, you will iron those out with experience, but having to write and think about what you are writing is often a very good way to confirm things in your head.

If the forum you are writing on is aware that you might have a go in these areas, then people will allow for it and help you along the way. After a few posts you will be adding something to the forum, helping others and also confirming and thinking about your own thoughts - perfect scenario. I am a stickler for spelling mistakes and grammar, so when i write a post i will have read it at least 2 or 3 times checking for errors. This reading also helps you lock in what you are writing and just generally makes you more aware of what you are thinking about.

Good fortune.

[Graham C]

I read an article on another forum about being aware of what's going on (I think it was on twoplustwo) and in that the poster mentioned about being particular about spelling and grammer too (it wasn't you was it?)  Anyway, it was a great read and is something I've tried to take on board since and I think it definitely helps.

I quite agree about the getting involved with other posts regarding hand analysis.  A couple of months ago I'd probably never post in here but now, I love having a read on how other people have played things and having a little comment about it too.  It may not be the correct one, but it does certainly make you think about things more.  The slow playing the kings post recently is a prime example that immediately springs to mind.

[Claw75]

I often read the posts on here, but very rarely reply to them as I really don't think it's my place.  I do find it helpful though to think about what I would do, and it's reassuring when 'good' players post replies along the lines of what I would have said. 

I post my own hands on this board occasionally, and as is the way with these things it's the bad plays that get put up here for everyone to read - I think the fact that that is the only indication of how I play that most people on here have seen makes me even more reluctant to comment on other people's play!!!!!!!

[Lee]

I don't recall writing anything like that, so don't think it was me. Anything which gets your brain concentrating more on what you are doing is great IMO.

Was the grammer a hidden joke? If so just to let you know i noticed and i did chuckle.

[Graham C]

It was a joke yes   I did spell check too just to double check, but it never picked it up !

You should post here Claire, it'll do you the world of good.  People are also helpful with replies that get posted so not only the original poster gets a bit of help

[Lee]

Claw, when you write things out, i often find it helps more than just thinking along those lines, but its a personal thing.

The most important thing is not to be worried about it, there are enough of us in here to defend you should anyone say anything untoward.

Most people will respect you for trying, whether you've written a load of old bolx or not.

[Claw75]

Most people will respect you for trying, whether you've written a load of old bolx or not.

If that's the case I've got plenty to say then!  Thanks again Lee