What to do with $14000?

[Shazzy]

Hello 2+2,

Sorry about the misleading title, didn’t think newbie needs help would get much attention. I am about to embark into the world of poker. I am 20 years old, male, and I have savings of which I am going to use $14000 as my initial bank roll. I am not one to go head first into a situation and thus I would like to feel fully prepared before I start playing with my bank roll. I would like to draw onto the wisdom of 2+2ers to help me on my way. I would be grateful if anyone could answer ANY of the following questions. If you can only provide input on 1 or 2 questions and not all of them that would still be much appreciated.

Q1: What is the best way to get started?
Q2: What books or websites should I read up on?
Q3: Is there any real difference in play on any of the sites?
Q4: Apart from having a good poker strategy will I need to be efficient in anything else to become a successful player?
Q5: I am seriously considering acquiring the services of a coach. Are there any reputable coaches who charge reasonable prices available? I have read that a lot of coaches analyze hand histories and send feedback etc. I feel that a personable approach is needed thus can anyone provide me details of a coach who can teach over the phone, IM or in person and teach me the basics of poker to more advanced theory, psychology, software, and even the best sites to play on.

Thank you in advance and I hope I can contribute to the 2+2 community once I get going.

Shaz

[econophile]

why did you post this in four forums simultaneously?

[Shazzy]

Hi, because I didn't think everyone reads every forum. I'll keep this post limited to around 4 forums incase anyone thinks I'm attempting to crowd the forums.
Forgot to put down contact details. If you have any input, advice, are a coach or just want to chat email address is [email protected].

Shaz.

[gilbert]

prepare to be a sad, lonely person. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[MostKnownUnknown]

If only there was a website with all this info.

[Evan]

[ QUOTE ]
Hi, because I didn't think everyone reads every forum. I'll keep this post limited to around 4 forums incase anyone thinks I'm attempting to crowd the forums.
Forgot to put down contact details. If you have any input, advice, are a coach or just want to chat email address is [email protected].

Shaz.

[/ QUOTE ]
Don't make the same post in multiple forums.

[Etric]

You missed the last one, but they are sure to have another:



That is 2,000 so you have 12,000 left.

Play 20/40 limit with the 300BB you have left. I hear that 6max tables are better than full ring so you might want to start with that.

Good luck!

[The DaveR]

Buy a piece of BK when he pummels Matusow.

[odellthurman]

I enjoy eating Funyons. The perfect size are those Big Grabs that they sell in most convenience stores. I would probably buy 14,000 bags of Funyons. But don't buy them all at once, because they will go bad before you can eat them all.

[StaticShock]

Play Dikshit heads up on Stars. I heard he cleaned out JJProdigy and is waiting for a new challenger.