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Just sit at the softest table you can find.

At the lowest stakes there aren't really any truly "great" players - just tight ones. You need to move up to start finding good players. The quickest way to move up is to table select like crazy and build a good bankroll.

Once you reach the mid-limits the table are a mix of very good to very bad players. Thus you will have exposure to all sorts of players. Again, it's financially wise to sit at the softest tables, and even then you will be tangling often with solid regulars.