Limit Poker Goals - Small Stakes Poker Forum

Two Plus Two Forums Poker Strategy Other Poker Games Micro-Small Stakes Limit

Limit Poker Goals

Post Reply Subscribe

...

11-13-2015 , 05:05 PM

DiesOnRiver

newbie

Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 37

My goal since I've just started out:

1. 100hrs or 30days/whichever comes first...
2. Learn
3. Play better
4. Move up
5. Enjoy playing

Not sure if #1 is a realistic goal or if something I should change. Would really appreciate feedback on that.

In regards to moving up... should I just skip 4/8 and move to 8/16? I understand the issues with rake, my only real concern is if I'm just making to big of a jump.

Look forward to the replies...

Quote

11-13-2015 , 05:13 PM

CrazyLond

veteran

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,930

I don't understand goal #1. What are you trying to accomplish in 100 hours or 30 days? The others seem like reasonable things to strive for.

Quote

11-13-2015 , 06:16 PM

DiesOnRiver

newbie

Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 37

Probably should have clarified #1

Play 100hrs or 30days of poker and evaluate where I am and if I should move up to next level.

Hope that helps.

Quote

11-13-2015 , 08:29 PM

callipygian

slowrolled by tpiranha!

Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 19,880

Do you have a steady job which pays your bills, and on top provide enough surplus income so that you could lose $100/week and not end up selling blood plasma for food?

If no, stop gambling.

If yes, then consider money irrelevant between 2/4-8/16 and focus on goals 2 through 5.

You'll know when to move up. You'll know because you're getting bored, that everything is predictable, and people are open books.

Make it a goal to identify one new thing wrong with every opponent's play per session, and to identify three handa where you made a mistake.

Quote

11-13-2015 , 08:51 PM

chillrob

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 20,869

Selling plasma not that bad really, I did it in college.

Quote

11-13-2015 , 09:29 PM

Unguarded

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,732

Everyone I know who made it to mid-high did so by using horrible bankroll management and running super hot. The rest never made it past small stakes and eventually killed themselves. There is no in between. Having a decent job only prolongs the latter scenario which is a fate far worse than death as it involves years of posting in this dreadful forum. Sell everything you have, jump into some good 40-80 games, and commit suicide ASAP if you go busto.

Quote

11-13-2015 , 10:03 PM

callipygian

slowrolled by tpiranha!

Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 19,880

Quote:

Originally Posted by chillrob

Selling plasma not that bad really, I did it in college.

I'll agree it's the least bad things of what someone desperate for money can do for money.

It certainly beats taking out a Backpage ad.

Quote

11-13-2015 , 11:08 PM

MacauBound

old hand

Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,786

Quote:

Originally Posted by callipygian

I'll agree it's the least bad things of what someone desperate for money can do for money.

It certainly beats taking out a Backpage ad.

I don't understand. I found a gently-used washer/dryer on Backpage for a great price.

Quote

11-13-2015 , 11:08 PM

Chasqui

old hand

Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,749

Quote:

Originally Posted by chillrob

Selling plasma not that bad really, I did it in college.

Agreed, when selling plasma to play poker, the actual selling of the plasma is probably harmless relative to the other things happening in someone's life.

Quote

11-13-2015 , 11:12 PM

#10

chillrob

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 20,869

I actually considered doing it in later years just for some extra dough, but never got around to it. It's not like I was desperate for money in college either; I had a full scholarship and worked most of the time. I just wanted extra cash to spend on music.
I would go straight from the plasma center to the record store.

Quote

11-13-2015 , 11:24 PM

#11

CrazyLond

veteran

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,930

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unguarded

I am glad I am not the only one to arrive in this fashion.

On another note, you guys should be grateful you're allowed to give blood. They won't accept mine.

Quote

11-14-2015 , 03:15 PM

#12

Montrealcorp

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 13,319

They pay you to give blood ??

Wow , its like we give it freely here...

Man evrything is for sell in the US

Quote

11-14-2015 , 08:47 PM

#13

callipygian

slowrolled by tpiranha!

Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 19,880

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacauBound

I don't understand. I found a gently-used washer/dryer on Backpage for a great price.

She washed and dried it?

Quote

11-15-2015 , 05:25 AM

#14

MacauBound

old hand

Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,786

Quote:

Originally Posted by callipygian

She washed and dried it?

The dryer was extra. We've gotten good use out of it, but I think it's on its last legs.

OP, those are some good goals, now you just have to figure out how to best accomplish those goals.

I was in your spot a couple years ago: barely rolled for 4-8 and itching to play bigger. Once I realized the rake was my biggest opponent at those stakes, I took shots at every opportunity, as long as I felt I had an edge. Gl

Quote

11-21-2015 , 12:57 AM

#15

jesse8888

Yes, you barred

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 16,685

I think unguarded summed it up nicely

Quote

11-21-2015 , 06:55 AM

#16

mitchman

grinder

Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 505

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesse8888

I think unguarded summed it up nicely

Seems like he's the one who will be slitting his wrists

Quote

11-21-2015 , 04:37 PM

#17

jesse8888

Yes, you barred

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 16,685

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitchman

Seems like he's the one who will be slitting his wrists

Absolutely. I was mostly kidding but seriously in today's live environment nobody really can make it anymore without a prop salary. At least that's what I've seen.

Quote

11-21-2015 , 09:44 PM

#18

jesse8888

Yes, you barred

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 16,685

I thought about this more and it's just terrifying. The only reason I ever made it was the bike propping and $15/hour promo (and best 40/80 game of 2012). Without it.....I dunno. It really does seem like everyone goes broke other than the big potato.

Quote

11-22-2015 , 02:17 AM

#19

chillrob

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 20,869

I had a hell of a downswing, but still not broke. Low overhead FTW.

Quote

11-22-2015 , 05:31 AM

#20

Unguarded

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,732

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitchman

Seems like he's the one who will be slitting his wrists

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/53...-work-1568936/

Quote

11-23-2015 , 01:08 AM

#21

mitchman

grinder

Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 505

lol, guess u didn't read the thread. Not sure that I've ever botched a hand that bad in 15 years

Quote

Post Reply Subscribe

...