I've had multiple blogs in multiple places, but never really stuck at any so decided to put one up on 2+2 and hope my attention span lasts longer by posting after every session.
Cliffs to date:
> Late 2013: really average reg (probably) running above EV;
> Early 2014: embarked on my first (serious) backing deal for Low stake MTT's in a great stable;
> Summer 2014: Mid 500 BI downswing* moved to new stable primarily ran by Patrick Leonard (pads1161);
> October 2014: Came out the other side and gradually moved up to midstakes in time for the end of 2014.
*Note graph doesn't show true downswing as new stable had to purchase all vpp's earnt across sites.
Whilst most regs probably claim stuff like this, I legit believe I'm one of the hardest workers in the game. For pretty much all year I've grinded 6 days a week, if not at the very least 5 days a week with regular reviews (Sharkscope suggest I've played 321 days this year to date). I've had rollercoaster highs and lows, which I feel have improved my attitude towards the game.
The aim is to be in highstakes at some point next year, it's hard to put a date on it because downswings happen but if I can get there by the end of the Summer I will be really happy.
During downswings the one thing that kept me really motivated were the Pocketfives rankings. Whilst I know it obviously doesn't measure true ability and profit/loss it does show who some of the toughest grinders are, something I aspire to be in the future. I am currently ranked #802 there, looking to improve on that as time goes by. I haven't got a set $x of profit I aim for as downswing and upswings are obv pretty heavy in MTT's so it's very difficult to work towards a specific pie in the sky figure.
As mentioned previously I will post moans and wins at the end of every session. Leans are always encouraged.
Story of the year: