I have recently read Vol. 1 of Harrington's Book (Vol.2 on the way) and I think it's top notch! Anyways, mayyyybe you should start playing regular SNG where the blinds go up after a certain amount of hands or a time period greater than 8 min. And if you can't steal any blinds, you're gonna lose over time. Betting when you have nothing keeps you alive while you wait for your winning hands. If someone raises you ... generally fold. Come on, man! You read Harrington! How did you do on the quizes? Perhaps you should reread. Conservative play is all well and good, but not scared play. I wish you the best of luck.