Moving To The Next Level

[Trevor1973]

I have been playing poker now around 18 months. I am fiercely ambitious and have devoted a lot of time to improving my game. I have read a lot of books including Harrington and Sklansky - bought some instructional DVD's and have been using Poker Office. I have only been playing the $5.50 SNG's on Pokerstars and some MTT's but have done quite well.

But I really want to move my poker on to the next level. I want to go from an ABC type poker player to one who can advance to and win small to medium stake cash games. And one day - in my dreams - qualify for or win a big MTT - or qualify for the WSOP (the ultimate)

Apart from practise, practise, practise - what would people advocate as a good way to improve my game. The one area I am lacking in is posting hand histories. I know I need to embrace that area and also read more hand history discussions in the forum. Do people find that a huge help? I am currently reading Harrington III and find the thought process element of it immensely enjoyable. I will read Gordon's Little Blue Book after HOH 3 because I want to improve my thinking about a hand. I thought about getting lessons from a professional (who offers them over Skype) - do you think that would prove beneficial.

Any advice gratefully received. My current playing style is tight and agressive.

Thanks

Trevor