Tips to improve your game

1. Tight is right - be selective
2. Each decision is an investment opportunity - treat it as such
3. Don't play when tired, drunk, or upset
4. Observe hands you are no longer actively involved in
5. Take detailed notes on your opponents
6. Stick to your bankroll rules - "risk not thy whole wad"
7. Don't ever play in a tilted state.
8. Be aggressive, but be in control
9. Don't play sheriff - it's not your job to keep opponents honest
10. Steal Blinds liberally, but defend them cautiously
11. Position is your best friend
12. Exercise caution with trouble hands like KJ in raised pots
13. Don't be lazy, always look for better tables/opportunities
14. Never educate or abuse bad players
15. Don't go busto
16. Don't Bluff just for the sake of it
17. Always know your reasons for making any bet
18. Show no mercy - push every edge that you can identify
19. Know the math inside and out
20. Know the rules of the game inside and out
21. Try to remain objective at all times
22. Do not make emotionally led decisions
23. Your primary concern is what cards your opponent holds
24. Poker strategy is not rigid - be adaptable
25. Leave your ego at home, poker is business
26. An aggressive strategy is better than a Passive strategy
27. If you enter a pot Pre-Flop you should usually be raising
28. Don't be a calling station - when in doubt...fold.
29. Use poker software - it's an edge you can't afford to play without
30. Play more hands in Position and less hands out of position
31. Think of your hand strength relative to your opponents likely hands
32. Always pay attention to Stack sizes and the commitment threshold
33. Plan your hands - few eventualities should come as a surprise
34. Always consider your risk versus reward
35. Take measures to pre-empt frustration or tilt
36. Poker demands patience and discipline
37. Be your own critic - study your game
38. Know thy enemy - study your opponents carefully
39. Small mistakes Pre-Flop can escalate to large mistakes post-flop
40. It's usually best to play strong hands aggressively - don't slow play excessively