[cbloom]

I guess one thing I'd emphasize to newbies is : a lot of the time on this forum we wind up discussing the "tough" hands or the minor details about play, because those things are interesting to discuss - not because they're actually important! The basic plays usually don't generate much discussion because there's a clear answer. It's easy to get caught up in "should I raise a suited ace after two limpers, or just limp behind them, or fold?" - but you need to focus on making the right plays for big bets or big pots.