Teasing Up and Down (A Particularly American Problem)

Today I wanted to write a short post fleshing out a concept I mentioned in a recent Twitter thread on opening: https://twitter.com/thomascrownpua/status/1514170152153075713?s=20&t=wUFZxVBL7oMdTdguiu61mA I thought of this last year while winging with an American Daygamer. This seems to be a particular problem for Americans because their culture is much nicer - on the surface - than … Continue reading Teasing Up and Down (A Particularly American Problem)

Q&A: What Were Your “Aha” Moments That Moved Your Game From Intermediate to Advanced?

What were your "aha" concepts/moments that moved your game from intermediate to advanced? or another way to put it, are there any commonalities you have noticed from coaching people at the intermediate/low intermediate that hold them back? I got that question Rob and there are two parts to my answer. The first is to do … Continue reading Q&A: What Were Your “Aha” Moments That Moved Your Game From Intermediate to Advanced?

Q&A: Should I Open Direct Or Indirect?

Should I open direct or indirect? I’m going for coaching soon but wanted to get out my second post of the week. I decided I’d cut a corner and self-promote at the same time, so here’s a snippet from my upcoming book (details here). https://twitter.com/thomascrownpua/status/1514572275135266816?s=20&t=htLPYjqXqQxElhhW-APBew ***** I often get asked “should I go direct or … Continue reading Q&A: Should I Open Direct Or Indirect?

Q&A: What Are Some Quick Ways A Guy Can Improve His SMV?

What are some quick ways a guy can improve their smv (life hacks / short term smv improvements)? I got this question from Rancho and decided I would try and come up with ten quick ways a guy can improve his SMV. That means anything which would improve either his status, looks or behaviours. This … Continue reading Q&A: What Are Some Quick Ways A Guy Can Improve His SMV?