OP: Specificity 10nl - 50nl

Introduction:
What’s up guys? I’ve been lacking a bit of structure in my grinds as of late and I feel it’s long overdue to start and operation! I need some consistency and structure to keep me on point.


A bit about me:
My names Ricky I’m 19 years of age and live in Melbourne, Australia. I finished high school last year. I’m at University studying Film & TV. I’m also sponsored skateboarder.
I started playing poker ‘seriously’ online over a year ago when I broke my knee. I started at 2nl with a $50 deposit found FTR and began grinding up my roll. After 3 months on crutches / studying and grinding I started to get burnt out especially with being able to walk/skate/live again. I have been a little bit on and off since then just starting University didn’t help also.
About 3 or so months ago my life settled down and I’ve been able to get back to the grind seriously and plan to keep it that way.


Expected Outcome:
Be a consistent winning player @ 50nl Full Ring (BR >$2k)
Currently @ 25nl Full Ring (BR ≈ $1500) **update 8/12**


Notes:
Although this operation is rather short in theory (only 2 levels to climb) I’m defiantly planning on another op maybe 50nl-200nl or 400nl? But I feel right now the specifics of an obtainable goal will be beneficial.
I love the structure of m2m’s and Jason’s operations so if my structure reflects theirs take it as a compliment guys


RULES:

- 5-10% a day Stop loss Remains unbroken

- 4 - 6 tables at current stake
can play more at lower stake(s) Remains unbroken

- Never play if not in the right state of mind Remains unbroken to an extent

- Never browse the web, Facebook, I'M, text, or talk on the phone when grinding Broken several times

- Never look at PT3 session winnings while grinding
stop loss exception Broken several times

- Write in poker journal after each playing day FAILED AND SCRAPPED


- Post AT LEAST 2 hands a week either in here or in the BC FAILED HORRIBLY BUT WILL CONTINUE TO TRY

BANKROLL MANAGEMENT:
$10NL............. $ 300 --------- 30 BI's ......COMPLETE
$25NL............. $ 750 ---------- 30 BI's......COMPLETE BR ~ $1100 *15/11*
$50NL............. $ 1,500 ------- 30 BI's ......COMPLETE BR ~ $1500 *8/12*





POKER LIFE BALANCE RULES:

- I won’t let poker take over my life. I’m not allowed to deny an invitation to anything with the reasoning “I want to stay here and play poker” ( Other valid reasons are acceptable. eg I need to do Homework, I’m sick, I hate that guy ect.) Remains unbroken


- I must apply the 20-20-20 rule when looking at a computer.
Workrave should prove to be helpful software Remains unbroken



THINGS THAT WILL HAPPEN OVER THE COURSE OF THIS OP:

[ X ] Start a Full Tilt account, get RB, [ X ] deposit $600 and clear the bonus [cleared ~$680 ] (8/12)
[ ] Buy HEM/PT3
[ ] Sign up to GrinderSchool
[ ] Record poker video(s) for thought process critique
[ ] Have a coaching / sweat session(s)
[ ] Visit Optometrist


MORE NOTES:

- Every time a break a rule I need to keep a shameful tally beside it FAILED (y/n isn't a tally idiot lol :P)

- Bonus’ and rakeback will count towards my bankroll (within reason)


Final Thoughts:
Well here we go! I’ll be updating regularly with anything I feel relevant and posting hands, graphs and stats as well as short term goals and things i need to study ect. If you guys have and suggestions or criticism for this op or with my rules or goals I’d love to hear them.

Thanks Everyone, Ricky