I started playing poker years ago and have penned my fair share of articles about poker over those years. But, one thing I have learned is that it doesn't matter how many free poker articles I read, they wont make me a poker winner… its getting on the tables and making the hints and tips you get a reality. Most players will read the articles and then shy away when it comes to the tables because they don't want to look like a fool by making a wrong move.

By keeping a constant eye on the tables and playing poker regularly is the best way of staying ahead of your opponents. Making poker moves away from your comfort zone, such as bluffing and blind stealing is something I would recommend you continue over time to prove to yourself that they do pay off. Trying these moves a few times a week just won't cut it, you'll lose 2 or 3 times and just give up on that major part of poker all together.

Many poker players say that if you cant see the donk at the table, then you are it. Similarly, if every other player at the table looks like a donk, then it may well be that you don't actually know how to play poker. Some may be offended by that, but by winning is what determines who the best players are not what hand they had pre flop.

Don't put to much emphasis on what you lost with or how you lost a single hand. It is what happens in the long run that means the most. Keep at it, play the free poker games as much as you can then try to move up to money games, if it doesn't work out don't despair. Go back to a free poker site game and do it again… and again.