J.T.: NL1k → NL2k

“The single best career decision you can make is to prioritise long-term learning over money.”

Where I started, and where I am now

NL400–1k, to NL400–2k.

How my game has evolved

A better understanding of exploiting was my main reason for applying to BitB, and I have not been disappointed. Bart's theory series has also been a key driver in my development.

The biggest difference from 12 months ago

My decisions at the table are certainly better than a year ago. My understanding of exploiting villains is on a much higher level, so my decision-making process has fundamentally changed: I now include more factors.

What made the biggest impact

The amount of content available to the diligent student. I have a long list of material I want to study. As a poker player on your own, you're groping in the dark because you don't have the right material. BitB solves that.

Breakthroughs and turning points

Bart's sessions. There have been a lot of aha moments where my already strong theoretical understanding gained a new layer of nuance.

To a strong mid-stakes player who's unsure

Learning. The single best career decision you can make is to prioritise long-term learning over money.