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This series of articles has been written by Jonathan Burgess, a Betfair Accredited Trainer and author of www.false-favourites.co.uk. As an experienced punter, he has some wide advice to share, however his advice and opinions represent his personal views and not those of Betfair.

5. Discipline

Betfair Education / 26 September 2008 / Leave a comment

"Lack of discipline will undermine your progress"...Read more »

1. Planning

Betfair Education / 10 July 2008 / Leave a comment

You must be prepared, have a plan. "Without preparation you will fail before you begin"...Read more »

2. Patience

Betfair Education / 10 July 2008 / Leave a comment

"You need plenty of patience to become a profitable punter"...Read more »

3. You need to be consistent

Betfair Education / 10 July 2008 / Leave a comment

Most punters continue to lose on a regular basis because they are not emotionally prepared and don't follow even the most basic betting essentials....Read more »

4. Greed will lead to losses

Betfair Education / 10 July 2008 / Leave a comment

Most punters are greedy; this greed clouds their view of what to realistically expect in return from bets....Read more »

6. Laziness

Betfair Education / 10 July 2008 / Leave a comment

"It is a natural human characteristic to get away with putting in very little effort"...Read more »

7. Learn from your mistakes

Betfair Education / 10 July 2008 / Leave a comment

"Gain a valuable edge and take advantage from past mistakes, by keeping good records"...Read more »

8. Betting banks

Betfair Education / 10 July 2008 / Leave a comment

"Why you should never bet without one"...Read more »

9a. Staking Plans and Betting Banks - backing

Betfair Education / 10 July 2008 / Leave a comment

"How they work"...Read more »

9b. Staking plans and betting banks - laying

Betfair Education / 10 July 2008 / Leave a comment

"How they work"...Read more »

10. Emotion

Betfair Education / 10 July 2008 / Leave a comment

"Learn how psychology and emotion can undermine your success"...Read more »

11. Take some time out

Betfair Education / 10 July 2008 / Leave a comment

"When we take a break our minds become refreshed and more focused on what we have to do"...Read more »

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