Before I start I would like to say how great of a resource this website has been for me. I have been reading the posts for about 4 or 5 months now, and I lurk much more than I post. With that being said, I will get on with what I shouldve addressed weeks ago.

I havent been playing poker long, maybe 6 months tops. I started playing with friends, and probably around Thanksgiving of 05, I started an account on Paradise. I tested the waters and did decent getting up to about $150, from my $50 depsoit, however I cashed out and took a break. About a month ago, I deposited on Absolute and have been playing there since. I have been playing mostly SnGs ($2) and have found some obvious leaks in my game that I feel I need to improve on for me to build my BR and move on.

Dont get me wrong I definately feel like I have potential, but I am just not applying what I have learned or know. For example I have no self control of my BR. I often find myself straying from the SnGs and experimenting with ring games (which always ends in losing money). Also when Im in a downswing, I dont know how to turn away from the game, and I feel I must play to allieviate my losses.

As far as actual play, I can be a decent player, if my mindset is correct which may only be 25% of the time. The other 75% of the play, I find myself overplaying my hands, paying people to see their hands and not playing tight enough. I know how to play to win, the problem is I can not remain disciplined or patient enough to see the results. I dont know what else say, I know I have what it takes to be a good player, but I cant seem to focus enough to get there.