I'm a real enthusiast!

[TripleH68]

Freed,

I believe there is a good chance you are overthinking the game. At levels like 1/2, 2/4 and 3/6 the game is more about learning a preflop strategy, discipline and basic hand reading skills. Not very romantic, I agree. I think this is why the 2+2 books you read will stress scorekeeping in poker as who has more chips at the end of the session.

Maybe you could benefit from a drop to 1/2 if you are struggling. Don't chase losses. Exercise some patience and your enthusiasm for the game will help make you a winner.