First time, long time. I’m more of a lurker than a poster gents, but I’m seeking some advice. 2fold really.

I’m back in the game after a Black Friday hiatus. Been back playing for 6ish weeks with good results. Several online cashes in small buy ins on ignition and great live results. Took down two daily casino live tournaments along with a deep stack cash and mostly final table appearances otherwise.

Trying to assess my skill.

I would classify myself as tight aggressive. I model my game on Action Dan and I feel this suits my mind and personality. However, sometimes I feel like I’m leaving chips on the table. I’m more aggressive online than in person and look to bluff and steal more.

Should I let my results....which I’m happy with speak for themselves? Or should I look to open up my live game and be more aggressive?

I feel like I’m playing well, but you watch TV or watch videos and you feel like you should be 3betting more often. Never flatting. Bluffing with 7-2 off on a 4bet.

Am I reading too much into Hollywood hands?

I feel like my online reads are on point but I’m struggling live. When I’m just looking at cards online it’s like I can soul read. 😂 But when I’m live I’m more passive.

At the end of the day I’m going to keep learning, but I’m wondering if my game is solid or if I’m not near as good as I think I am. I consume the game, but I have a family and 7 restaurants to run. This is a hobby. What level should I test myself at? I’m near a casino with a WPT event. There’s a $350 buy in and also a televised $3500 buy in. Where will I find out exactly how good I am?

Even in the $100 plus casino weekend events it becomes a shove fest at the end.

Any advice is appreciated. If you read all that thank you.

take three stacks of high society and go for it all

Great quote! My wife will not be pleased. 😂

You are probably no where near as good as you think you are.

Live is super soft unless the buy in is like $5000 plus.

Ignition low stakes is extremely soft as well.

I'd say if you have a 20% ROI at like $100 level online you are doing well, otherwise your skill level is likely to be pretty similar to other low online regs.

This is the answer I’m looking for. Don’t get me confused, I have no illusions that I’m something special. I’m just trying to find a level that will test me at the top of my skill level. It’s just a hobby. I don’t plan on trying to make a living or anything. It’s an escape and winning a little money doesn’t hurt either. I’m just looking to find some tournaments where I get tested. If 5k live or $100 online is that level, then it’s time to squirrel away some money and take a shot down the road. Thanks for the advice.