Quote Originally Posted by scotladd
Well I was thinking about when to actually move beyond the 19. I think I need to get a good sample set of hands (10k) with the 19 just to make sure my numbers (hands played, VPIP etc.) are where they should be. Since "where they should be" seems to be subjective to a few different factors I figured they should at least fall into acceptable range.

From what I have read, noob's biggest mistake seems to be playing too many hands, hence the wisdom of the 19. Though if I am not playing enough (5% played like I saw yesterday) it leaves me to consider what are the next hands in that evolution?

I am already playing all PP's, AA-AJ, KQ, KJ, and QJ. I assume the next couple I would add when I am ready would be AT, JT and maybe T9s?

*edit* As a thought is there any good essays on post-flop-strategy/betting? I found 1 or 2 I thought were informative, but from what I have seen, it seems to be mostly on pot odds and implied odds.

If I thought my pre flop skills were lacking, my post flop skills are a joke. I am still working on betting half pot when I have TPTK, but it takes some balls, learning to allow myself aggressive play seems to be the toughest challenge.

Either way, it is something to consider as I grind out my first 10k.
I think the most important thing to figure out after you sticking with your 19 hand chart is to learn about position, and how important it is to your raising/limp hand range.

Oh, and good luck!

Edit: If you're really commited to learning about poker, and want to bump up your learning quicker, I recommend a micro-stakes subscription to GrinderSchool... The videos on there are just great, really. Especially check out Jyms videos, (his set odds one is great), but they're all really good.