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I think learning other games has significantly helped me develop as a player.

A game like triple draw lowball (and I'm assuming badugi/padooki/however we're spelling it today) is structured much like limit hold'em. You end up making the same strategic choices with slightly different information.

Games like stud/8 or omaha/8 force you to learn how to evaluate equity quickly. When you go back to hold'em it's much easier to figure out if you can call a bet with an inside straight and backdoor flush.

Of course, game selection is the real reason to learn the lesser played games. When someone feels like losing money playing stud/8 or triple draw, you'll at least have the option of taking them up on the offer.