I think in Percentages - Should I change my head to odds??

[stigmata]

Hi

As a child of the metric system, I think in percentages. This is what comes naturally to mee. For example, if I have a nut flush draw, I think 19%, not 9:38. I find it trivial to manipulate percentages in my head, whearas I struggle with odds.

However, I am starting to work through WLLH and SSH. I understand that most poker literature deals with odds. Currently, I mentally (or with the aid of a calculator) convert between the two systems. This is not as time consuming as it may first appear, as you get used to how the two systems relate.

However, would it be beneficial for me at this early stage to get used to odds?

Is it inherently a better system to use when playing poker? Although I would find it difficult to change my way of thinking, would this be worth the investment?