About
Hello everyone, I am a recent college grad working in corporate finance. My work schedule can be quite rigorous, but I am hoping to make time each week for not only playing but also studying. I have been playing poker for a few years, but have never taken the game seriously and have thankfully been breakeven over that stretch. Poker is not my long-term goal for a career, but it is a passion of mine and something I look forward to taking more seriously in the future.

Goals
The goals for this challenge and thread is to stay consistent and improve. The GGPoker pool is definitely tough when considering the rake, so I'm not sure at this stage if I am a winner in these games. My goal is to put in 100k hands at each stake and move up only if I am breakeven pre-rakeback. I am starting at 5nl with a bankroll of $180, but I can add to this if necessary.

As for volume, I will be aiming for a moderate 50k hands/month and a few hours a week in study with GTOWizard. Hoping to put in more volume, but work schedule can be unpredictable and unrelenting.

I will be posting in this thread hopefully every 10k hands or so with graphs, hand histories and my general thoughts on how poker is going.

First Session Run Good

Welcome to the forum, and thank you for sharing your poker journey with us!
It's great to see your passion for the game and your commitment to improving your skills, even with a busy work schedule.

Your goals of staying consistent and improving are admirable.
Poker can be a challenging but rewarding endeavor, and the journey to becoming a profitable player is a valuable learning experience in itself.

Your approach to bankroll management, moving up stakes cautiously, is a smart one.
It's crucial to ensure that you're well-prepared for each new level you tackle.

Aiming for 50k hands per month and dedicating time to study with tools like GTOWizard is a good strategy.
Remember that quality often trumps quantity when it comes to study and play. Focus on making each hand and study session count.

Posting updates with graphs, hand histories, and your thoughts is a fantastic way to document your progress and engage with the community.
Sharing your experiences and insights can lead to valuable discussions and feedback from fellow poker enthusiasts.

Feel free to ask any questions or seek advice whenever you need it.
We're here to support you on your poker journey, and many experienced players in this forum are more than willing to share their knowledge.

Best of luck with your challenge, and we look forward to hearing about your progress as you hit those 10k hand milestones and beyond!

If you have any questions about using the forum or need assistance with anything, please don't hesitate to reach out.