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lol you forgot about income tax mate

not sure on rates in usa but our tax rates would be 30-48c/$1 for higher incomes plus when you earn more your living expenses will increase. With mortgages, lifestyle etc etc

12-15-2018 , 06:39 PM

#5128

SB1234

grinder

Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 472

set for life if he moves to a third world country maybe

12-15-2018 , 07:07 PM

#5129

Brokenstars

Verified Coach NLHE

Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 16,106

Obviously goals change, but at the moment idea would be to win $160k in 2019 and basically invest $100k of that and *probably* pursue a career in 2020. My cost of living is very low right now and both my wife and I are frugal by default.

Having >100k invested at 26 pretty much means that even if I invest very poorly until I'm 60 I should still be able to retire.

12-15-2018 , 07:08 PM

#5130

Brokenstars

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Quote:

Originally Posted by YugiohPro

Hey Broken, I've been enjoying this thread and your streams during downtime at the PS office. I found the discussion with Avaritia really interesting here since I went through this as well:

https://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/s...postcount=4858

You seem quite intelligent and have a good head on your shoulders so I don't think anything will stop you from pursuing poker greatness. Just throwing in my two cents.

I grew up with a bunch of overachievers and went to pretty good schools. In my late 20's I was making 6 figures/year from poker comfortably and thinking I was so cool compared to them. Now in my 30's, after a few lean years of being a pro, I've joined LinkedIn and see that a lot of them have developed very impressive careers. Many VPs, Directors, lawyers, etc.

In my short experience working in corporate environments and seeing a lot of promotions and moves to other companies, it does seem like the cream will eventually rise to the top in some form. However, I've also made the decision to play poker full time again by making an internal ev/satisfaction calculation.

Unless you rise to a big and influential position in a company, nothing will beat the joy of crushing poker to me and you seem more than capable. There are other considerations though and I wish I had looked at the growth potential of starting a career in my 20's more carefully like Avaritia suggested.

I think you're a bit of a different case though since you're already moving your way through the upper limits. Best of luck in the future!

Thanks for the post and good luck to you as well.

12-15-2018 , 07:11 PM

#5131

SB12

adept

Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 838

Nice results today & lately man. I keep missing streams cause of the odd times but those clips are great. Good luck on the rest of the month.

What is the hand count total looking like right now?

12-15-2018 , 07:25 PM

#5132

MMSS

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 4,679

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brokenstars

My cost of living is very low right now and both my wife and I are frugal by default.

This is what is actually baller about your thread, doing really well and not becoming a douche who wastes money on stupid ****. If you're crushing it and still looking to cut the fat in your expenses you're on a road to a nice chilled comfy life.

12-15-2018 , 07:27 PM

#5133

Brokenstars

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SB12

Nice results today & lately man. I keep missing streams cause of the odd times but those clips are great. Good luck on the rest of the month.

What is the hand count total looking like right now?

I'm estimating I played about 4k hands yesterday so I should be around 32k and i think meale is at that too

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMSS

This is what is actually baller about your thread, doing really well and not becoming a douche who wastes money on stupid ****.

At some point my wife and I want to take our "official" honeymoon and go somewhere outside america for a week or two which will cost a dece penny.

12-15-2018 , 07:30 PM

#5134

MMSS

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 4,679

I hope your wife doesn't read this thread and see you classifying your honeymoon as "stupid ****".

12-15-2018 , 07:32 PM

#5135

Brokenstars

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MMSS

I hope your wife doesn't read this thread and see you classifying your honeymoon as "stupid ****".

Lol, she reads this thread, but I'm not calling it stupid ****. I don't have much as a desire to travel as she does, but should be a good time.

12-15-2018 , 07:36 PM

#5136

SB12

adept

Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 838

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brokenstars

Lol, she reads this thread, but I'm not calling it stupid ****. I don't have much as a desire to travel as she does, but should be a good time.

At least you saved tons of money on the actual wedding and what not, also think a honeymoon/vacation will be much more enjoyable once you actually are at the hotel and what not... I am not a big fan of travel myself but I always end up having much better time than anticipated.

12-15-2018 , 07:37 PM

#5137

Kizzah

grinder

Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 514

HI BROKEN'S WIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we love u!!! <3

behnid every sucesful man is a powerrful womam

12-15-2018 , 07:37 PM

#5138

Avaritia

Confirmed 2500 hour haver

Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 12,248

What locations are on your list for the honeymoon

12-16-2018 , 02:17 AM

#5139

meale

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 9,768

Hey Mason's wife, I hereby apologise for taking $1k from your honeymoon fund.

12-16-2018 , 05:07 AM

#5140

Lego05

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 24,923

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brokenstars

As was mentioned slightly above, don't forget income tax. Doesn't look like much spread between $160k and $100k after paying taxes on the $160k.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brokenstars

At some point my wife and I want to take our "official" honeymoon and go somewhere outside america for a week or two which will cost a dece penny.

If you like beaches, may I suggest Aruba. I went there on my honeymoon in 2010 and have been back several times. For the honeymoon we went in June; since then have been going in November. It is hot in June. Still mid to high 80's in November, but always has a refreshing breeze. It is out of the hurricane belt. Whatever resort you stay at, you can leave it safely. There are a lot of great restaurants.

If you do not like beaches, probably do not go there.

12-16-2018 , 05:22 AM

#5141

Brokenstars

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My wife's income completely covers our expenses.

Aruba sure

12-16-2018 , 06:48 AM

#5142

Brokenstars

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Put in another 10 hours today, +$1.2k

12-16-2018 , 10:12 AM

#5143

Lego05

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 24,923

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brokenstars

My wife's income completely covers our expenses.

Aruba sure

Well, that's good.

12-16-2018 , 11:32 AM

#5144

UAC

centurion

Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 193

Some sick results recently! Would be interested hearing your thoughts about investing assuming you don't mind sharing? Also any thoughts on the type of career you want to pursue or may want to pursue?

Just interested

12-16-2018 , 12:10 PM

#5145

wj294

adept

Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,121

Quote:

Originally Posted by meale

Hey Mason's wife, you're welcome for me adding $1.1k to your honeymoon fund.

FYP mate

12-16-2018 , 02:01 PM

#5146

DooDooPoker

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Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 18,585

Broken stars, is all your volume on Ignition?

12-16-2018 , 06:49 PM

#5147

Brokenstars

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Quote:

Originally Posted by UAC

Ok.

I have an engineering degree so something with that

Quote:

Originally Posted by DooDooPoker

Broken stars, is all your volume on Ignition?

Yes

12-17-2018 , 03:17 AM

#5148

Brokenstars

Verified Coach NLHE

Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 16,106

Got owned today. Was hovering around breakeven and then lost about 5 flips (~50 50's) within about 15 minute span to end my day bit less than -$3k. Decided to quit after that

12-18-2018 , 03:56 AM

#5149

Brokenstars

Verified Coach NLHE

Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 16,106

hmmmmmmmmmmm

Poker Stars, $2.50/$5 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 3 Players
Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite.

BB: $1,186.51 (237.3 bb)
Hero (BTN): $825.42 (165.1 bb)
SB: $658.38 (131.7 bb)

Preflop: Hero is BTN with Q

Hero raises to $12.50, SB raises to $40, BB folds, Hero raises to $105, SB calls $65

Flop: ($215) 4

(2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $52.50, SB raises to $160, Hero calls $107.50

Turn: ($535) 6

(2 players)
SB bets $393.38 and is all-in, Hero calls $393.38

River: ($1,321.76) T

(2 players, 1 is all-in)

Spoiler:

biggest hand lost lifetime, jus cooler

Poker Stars, $5/$10 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 5 Players
Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite.

MP: $3,184.55 (318.5 bb)
CO: $1,888.66 (188.9 bb)
BTN: $1,582.94 (158.3 bb)
SB: $965 (96.5 bb)
Hero (BB): $1,835 (183.5 bb)

Preflop: Hero is BB with K

2 folds, BTN raises to $25, SB folds, Hero raises to $110, BTN raises to $295, Hero raises to $600, BTN raises to $1,582.94 and is all-in, Hero calls $982.94

Flop: ($3,170.88) 7

(2 players, 1 is all-in)
Turn: ($3,170.88) 3

(2 players, 1 is all-in)
River: ($3,170.88) 6

(2 players, 1 is all-in)

Spoiler: