Re: Why Great Players Often Like My Stuff More Than Good Players
1. I read all the poker books I could find when I was in high school and college. I don't remember them helping. If 2+2 books existed at that time in my career, I'm sure they would have helped me.
2. Most of the top players haven't read much beyond my book and possibly a little of super/system, mainly because they know Doyle and me personally.
3. Phil Ivey told me someone recommended Theory of Poker to him, so he read it. He also read my book. He has not read any other poker books.
4. Many of the successful players say that they are doing fine without poker books, so they don't want to be messed up by reading. That is the reason The Grinder gave me when he said he hadn't read my book. I think they are wrong, especially the younger players. At the least, it should help to know what other people are reading.
5. Most books are helpful if they are read at the right time in ones development. It isn't the right time for me at this point, but I try to read through the most popular titles anyway. I am they type of person who used to read math and computer science books leisurely, so poker books are not hard for me to get though, except for the boredom factor. Most of the players who don't read poker books, don't read other kinds of books either.
Barry
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