Basic newbie questions

[drewjustdrew]

I based a lot of my early play on HPFAP. I didn't commit it to memory, I just tried to understand the principles. After several sessions of play, I re-read the entire book, paying a good amount of attention to starting hand requirements and preflop play. I played for several months and reread it again, paying attention to the same things. Just remember - YOU ARE PLAYING TOO MANY HANDS!!!!

You are definitely playing too many hands in poor position.