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There really is some excellent advice in this thread and I'm thrilled about what I'm reading (because some of it is things that I haven't thought a whole lot about). I might put off analyzing my PT stats (using Pokey's guide) per Grunch's suggestion, and because I don't know if that's going to get me on the right path.

One random side note I'd like to make with regard to the 2+2 strategy cliches (like "don't be results-oriented") is "don't focus on pre-flop; post flop is where money is won and lost." This discussion really highlights the fact that, while yes, post-flop is more important, pre-flop decisions set up the hand - your post-flop play simply magnifies your pre-flop decision (for good or bad).

If loosening up a bit pre-flop allows you play more comfortably post flop (i.e. stops you from going too far with a particular hand), then this pre-flop nuance is significant to your success. If playing tight marries you to your strong hands, then it's going to hurt your post-flop play (this is really just paraphrasing what Genz said). All in all, pre-flop seems to be VERY significant because of the way it affects your post-flop play and results.