Quote Originally Posted by jiggajake
i was wondering if i should just close up like a book and play as tight as i can to make it to the final table and get itm?
No, you are playing to win. Do not play to get in the money, that's what everyone else does. Generally speaking, small tournaments have faster blinds and shallower stacks. This means you should be stealing a lot if you think the blinds will fold and finding other such ways to accumulate chips. You should still be playing tight poker, but be aggressive and be smart. Don't play scared. When it gets to the money bubble, take advantage of the fact that no one wants to bust without making money. This is very important.

Good luck!