Hey guys so I have recently decided to set myself a small challenge from $0-$50 in a month. The reason being for this is I want to challenge myself to become a more stronger, well rounded player and pay my dues to move up stakes. I want to learn all I can about the game and become the best I can be and maybe even one day become a full time grinder.
I understand that this may be nothing more then a distant dream and as such I have set my initial goal small and plan on taking small steps to move towards this goal of providing for myself purely by playing a game that a very much love. but before I get into things how about a little bit of backstory.
So many years ago when I was 18 I worked as a dealer at the casino, this probably being my first proper exposure to poker, I loved watching the game and just being a part of the action even if I was only dealing. Needless to say I was hooked.
I began playing poker games with friends and we would play cash games. I remember constantly winning these games and bringing home extra money and having such an amazing time doing this. I also played in a lot of local pub tournies and would quite often find myself HU.....more then likely this being beginners luck.
It wasn't until one night at work that one of the regs told me about online poker that I became truly hooked and oh how I wish I didn't rush so head fast into it. I then over the next year began losing half of my wages each week playing 5/10 online. I had no reason why I was losing and would constantly blame this on bad beats. I ended up quitting shortly after this as I just could not deal with losing so much of my money.
Fast forward 6 years and I am now a youth worker in residential care and I mainly work night shifts, With some of the down time at night while the kids are sleeping I began watching videos online (mainly Gripsed) and my passion for the game came running back to me.
So once again I downloaded multiple poker websites (888 poker, Full tilt and Full flush) I was happy to see that my 888 account was still bronze which means I am able to play more free rolls.
But this time is different, I now have an understanding of Bankroll management and I am always actively looking at ways to improve. I know I will get better and I hope that all of you can help me on this journey.
I will be starting off with freerolls and once I make $5 I plan at taking a shot at the 2nl tables where I hope to grind my way up to $50 over the month maybe at $25 i might even take a shot at 4nl but I guess I will see what you all think and how I feel my game is improving.
I will update as best I can after each session, I have tonight off so I plan on playing 4-5 free rolls before bed ( fingers crossed) I will also post hands or spots I find myself in where I don't know what to do ( hopefully I can learn from you guys)
Looking for any advice or help I can gain!!!
Thanks so much for taking the time to read this and I hope you can follow and guide me on this journey.
Best of luck on the tables
Goals for week one will include
Play minimum of 25 Freerolls
Spend 1 hour a day on studying
Get in the money for at least 4 freerolls
Last edited by DeepFloyd; 01-14-2016 at 04:34 AM.