1. No Blitz.
2. No Bullet.
3. Play longer time controls - at least G30.
4. Analyze your losses, and post them for review.
5. Follow Openin Principles:
Control the center squares – d4-e4-d5-e5.
Develop your minor pieces toward the center – piece activity is the key.
Castle.
Connect your rooks.
I hate this game, i've been trying, doing all the lessons and still lose every single game. I think this is all just a load of crap on this site. No tactic, or strategy works in any game, no opening nothing.