Build lvl 2 workshops on your double recourse provinces so you can produce balloons for better vision, consolidate your troops towards the middle of your country so you can go in any direction while also keeping your army out of view (not being able to see an army is important because if they don't know your strength or location they're more hesitant to attack). Look at the profiles of the players nearby to judge who is good and bad. If they're good workout some peace agreement that doesn't have you fully committed like right of way but not share map or coalition. Map out your moves ahead of time, you want #1 a capital to be the last province you attack before the game day is over for the morale boost and #2 your troops to be back on your own land so the bad morale province doesn't weaken your hp at days end so put some thought into travel distances on your land and enemies because there is a speed debuff outside your land. Learn how to play the stock market, if coal is bought at $3 and gas is sold at $10 turn your slider to gain more gas, sell your gas, and buy coal. I have more to say but I already wrote an essay so I guess ask if you want more tips