In regards to your statement re: "...just want to be a better player in general and prevent major losses."
Card counting will make you a better player. BUT...you need to understand that the advantage from card counting comes from a significant bet spread. You must bet way more than your comfort zone in high counts. If you do it right, you will have bigger wins than ever but also bigger losses than ever. You must adopt a long-term mentality and be able to absorb those painful losses.
Kind of like the golf swing - If it feels strange, there's a good chance you're doing it right.
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