Welcome.
Some thoughts...
It's "a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma." It's often, and usually, underestimated and mis-understood. It is the simplest, and the hardest, "game" you can "play". There are many games within the game. The most interesting game, may not be against the game itself, but may be with, or against, other players in the game. Beware the game they are playing with, or against you! Rational actors - may not be - "rational". It's "dynamic." It is what you make it - within certain perimeters. Never forget, the house always has the advantage. Budget and "invest" wisely, "Masterpieces take time."
Good luck.