A Few Updates Since My Last Post
The Good and The Ugly.
Might as well start with the Good!
GOOD
Changing my Routine
Through the downswing, it was evident to myself that I wasn't using my time well and often sleeping in too late leading to lack of productive days. I forget which thread but I saw someone recommend "Miracle Morning" by Hal Elrod.
It was definitely an insightful read, and I just finished one month of doing the steps. I now get up at 9AM everyday, pray, meditate, and workout and feel more productive to start the day than I ever have before and has led to increased productivity by a mile (not just poker related)
In the month, I've packed on 10 lbs. and a few pounds of muscle, taught myself SEO and increasing my financial literacy.
Bermuda
Took a 5 day cruise with my girlfriend to the beautiful islands of Bermuda. The cruise ship was gorgeous and massive in its own right, but nothing compares to the beauty of the island. From the pink beaches to the caves we got to explore it was definitely a trip I'll never forget.
View from Top of the ship
Me and the Girlfriend
Enjoying the beaches of Bermuda
Overall, I've been very blessed to be able to travel when I want thanks to Poker. I've been to the Bahamas, Mexico, South Dakota, Florida all within the past 6 months.
Also was able to complete my first 5k and Spartan Race this past Sunday, was extremely out of shape cardio wise but very happy to finish
One action shot of me hating life and sucking wind.
So yeah life could be better but I'm definitely doing my best to enjoy it.
The Ugly
Poker.
Downswing continues and has stretched to 2.5 months now. I'm doing a good job of still winning at a high clip at 500 and getting obliterated at 2k, so hopefully can change that soon.
So yeah over -50k downswing and -.5EVbb last 80k hands (which is really nothing bad at all) just shows how sick variance can be, especially PLO, where I've lost most of my money this year.
On the bright side, I have improved my tournament game thanks to coaching from the best reg in the pool and have been keeping a float with that. I also have had a very successful staking arrangement with a friend who has been crushing it to get me a little cashflow going.
WSOP
Still going big in this. Have about 22k in tourney buyins scheduled and play some cash so very excited about that. Only 10 days away so just going to do my best to get some decent volume and hopefully win some money!
Hope everyone has a great summer at the tables.