u/LowToNoAssistance

Hello, I have been playing poker for a few years and started as a winning player, but have been a losing player for the past year now. I pay for the online solver that shall not be named on this sub and study various spots and ranges, but I still just can't seem to win in local cash games. Looking for a 1-on-1 coach to help me improve my game and start winning again. No clue where to start. I've seen programs from like Jonathan Little and other creators, but would prefer individual rather than group coaching.

Any recommendations or people willing to help out would be greatly appreciated.

As the title suggests, I am seeking for more information on how to deal with variance and bankroll management. I’ve had my share of upswings and downswings over the past few years in playing low-stakes cash, but recently has been brutal and I feel lost. I play 1/2 or 1/3 in Texas but the stacks usually end up around $1,000. I’ve lost my entire bankroll and am now negative for the first time. I keep analyzing my hands and about 60% I’ve gotten the money in good or 20% had an absolute cooler (KK losing vs AA pre-flop or having my KK cracked by somebody hitting a set). The other 20% is bad bluffs and calls that I shouldn’t have made and need to improve on. How do I manage a bankroll when standard buy-ins become 250BB+? How do I minimize variance when playing in much deeper stacks?

I’m not used to playing with this stack depth, but these is the smallest games I’ve found. I know variance is part of the process and I’ve only lost money I can afford to lose so far, but at what point do I need to hang it up and take a break? I’ve been grinding on online GTO solvers and have approximately a 92% GTO accuracy over 100 full hands. I normally adjust this slightly in game to match player types.

As the title said, I’ve been trying to up my knowledge on classics and become a more informed/educated reader. I want to be able to discuss classic mythology and have intellectual conversations about ancient philosophy. I studied engineering in college and, am quite frankly, tired of working with numbers so I figured it’d be good to explore other academic subjects for fun. I’ll take any and all recommendations.

(Of note, I have read some classics as required by the U.S. education system required readings, but I would qualify those as heavily skimmed and spark-noted with a lack of deep understanding.)

Edit: Thanks for all the responses. I have at least a few months worth of reading to do to get through all of them!