I also learned to not let others' beliefs tell you how to wager. I kept hearing for years that a volume player can't win, you have to do units this, units that, yada yada yada yet regardless of the sport, I have one profitable season after another.
I also kept an open mind & bet what others don't care about. This is why I dominate in women's hoops in college or pros, 1-aa/fcs football, etc.... I also will back what most wouldn't dare as it isn't about winning %, it is about +/- at the end of the season.