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07 Deadly Mistakes to Avoid

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

26 September 2008 | About Betfair Education

"Lack of discipline will undermine your progress"... Read more | Comment now

1. Planning

10 July 2008 | About Betfair Education

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

2. Patience

10 July 2008 | About Betfair Education

"You need plenty of patience to become a profitable punter"... Read more | Comment now

3. You need to be consistent

10 July 2008 | About Betfair Education

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 | Comment now

4. Greed will lead to losses

10 July 2008 | About Betfair Education

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

6. Laziness

10 July 2008 | About Betfair Education

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

7. Learn from your mistakes

10 July 2008 | About Betfair Education

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

8. Betting banks

10 July 2008 | About Betfair Education

"Why you should never bet without one"... Read more | Comment now

9a. Staking Plans and Betting Banks - backing

10 July 2008 | About Betfair Education

"How they work"... Read more | Comment now

9b. Staking plans and betting banks - laying

10 July 2008 | About Betfair Education

"How they work"... Read more | Comment now

10. Emotion

10 July 2008 | About Betfair Education

"Learn how psychology and emotion can undermine your success"... Read more | Comment now

11. Take some time out

10 July 2008 | About Betfair Education

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

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