Tournament - Tight player makes payout but never wins

[HitmanHoldem]

I'm a tight player and I know that if I just sit around, play my premium hands, I cant virtually wait things out till playoff every single time.

I'm just wondering if anyone else falls into this problem everytime. I mean, I guess it's wrong to call it a problem because I make money virtually everytime, but I would rather win then take the first payout spot. I just always find myself short stacked when we get down to the final 3-4 people and find myself going all in on dry aces or two face cards because the blinds are eating me up.

Any suggestions?

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Any suggestions?

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I suggest this forum.

[chief444]

You need to loosen up as the game gets short handed.

Post in the tournament forum.

[JoshuaD]

You gotta get in there and gamble. Stealing blinds is hugely important.