Beyond ABC

[mikever]

I posted this here because I wanted to get the perspective of upper-limit/seasoned players.

I was pondering ABC poker versus advanced poker (or out of the box poker). I've heard it said that ABC poker will only get you so far. To be a really good player you have to go beyond it. But is it good to think these terms: You must first have an excellent grasp of ABC poker as a foundation before trying to lay more advanced poker skills on top of it? In other words, you must know what the box is before you can think outside it (copyrighted by me [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Those of you who are advanced players, did you begin with ABC poker and then learn to think on higher levels?

Let me tap your knowledge,

Thanks