No matter how long and hard...

Despite my rough start in Spider Solitaire (I went 1 for 39), I've persevered and brought my average up to 15% as my record now is 19 for 123. There was a frustrating point at which I thought this game didn't require any sort of aptitude, but I've since found that I can in fact succeed depending on HOW I play the cards, rather than just simply depending on the ones that are dealt. You need to set yourself up for something down the line, rather than attempt to make your combinations perfect right away. However, I've also noticed that at the beginning of each game, if you don't get quality cards, where you can start getting rid of the piles underneath the cards facing you, the game will be very difficult down the line. The piles need to be taken care of first, so that you can use the empty slots later on to your advantage. So, basically, Spider Solitaire comes down to a combination of the cards you're given and the skill you have.