I started this challenge for myself a week or two ago. I have been a winning home game player and online losing player for years (low stakes off an on). I took a stab at getting better last year but fractured my back and had to deal with the death of a loved one so poker took a back seat. I'm on the mend now and want to get back into poker.
So I deposited $107 (the way the exchange worked out) on Stars and do not want to redeposit of course. I bought the Grinders manual and am going through it every day. Taking my time and really trying to solidly grasp the concepts before I move on.
The low point of my graph is when I started this challenge. My plan was to move up to 5NL when I had 25 buy ins ($125) and drop back down if I dropped below $100. I ran well and played ok and have the roll to move up. I'll also be playing the odd tournament here and there for small bi's but mostly the focus is cash.
My poker goals:
1. Play 10,000 hands per month.
2. Study 2-5 hours per week. (hh's, book, podcasts, posting on hands etc.)
3. Move up to 25NL by Jan 1st 2019 (requires 25bi to move up to next level, occasional shot is allowed. If I drop 5 bi's below starting requirement I move back down).
Life goals:
1. Make 90K this year at my sales job.
2. Save 20K to invest.
3. Lose 20lbs by July 1st and another 20 by Jan 1st (current weight is 238lbs).
My graph. The low point is exactly where I started this challenge so things are going well so far. I've moved up to 5nl but am still playing some 2NL for some reason. Comfort zone I guess. (that is some sad sheeet haha).
Current Roll is $148.75
Me and my lady.