I Joined 3 Amigos in July 2022. I had been grinding from the micros on my own for a couple of years, learning everything on my own without any discussion with other players. I had some success on my own but after a long downswing and losing close to $20k of my own money, I decided it was time for a change and applied for a couple of staking groups. 3 Amigos we're the first to reach out, and after a 5 minute conversation, they accepted me. They immediately put me in touch with a couple of coaches, got me set up on as many sites as were available in the UK, and taught me how to use all the necessary programs/tools available to study correctly and efficiently. My first month after joining was around +$5k. I was already on the right tracks before joining, and had convinced myself that I didn't need others to get to the highest stakes and was capable to do it alone. Looking back now, it was the best decision I ever made regarding my poker career.
The first 12 months of joining I made $30k. Here is one of my graphs.
But I gained so much more than just the money I won. Met some trusting friends, a group of absolute crushers to discuss poker with. Had some downswings during my time here and the OG's in the stable are always understanding, always there if you need anything and ready to help.
18 months ago when I joined I had lost 20k, I was living at my parents house grinding away under the stress of a downswing without having other players around who understand and have been through it. Now, I moved to Thailand 2 months ago to continue my journey grinding. I even met one of the guys in the group that lives here in Thailand.
The owners of the stable have been in the game a long time and know it's in and outs. If you are an ambitious player, and toying with the idea of joining a stable, I would for certain recommend it, even if it is just for 1 year to improve your game. If you are dedicated, hard-working and ready to be a helpful member of the group, joining will be the best decision you make on your poker journey.