i feel that, at that point, youve reduced it to all BUT the cards. obv, you can still get dealt into some shitty spots, as i am finding out. but, the calming peace is that those soon enough will turn.

i am still making some bone-headed plays, or taking hands a bit too far with the odd bluff or hero call, but all in all, i like where this is going.

question: do you consider 2nd pair "hitting the flop" and, therefore, worthy of a bet...in general? i know we want to avoid blanket statements, but do you fire with 2nd pair better than 50% of the time in position? oop?