Operation: Grind out of micros in '09

I have been thinking a lot about what Dranger told me awhile back ( still need to read that book btw). I have been focusing on monetary goals way too much and in fact my whole op this year, "grind out of micros" is based around achieving a certain bankroll.

Sure, I want to get out of micros.. which I technically have since I am now at 50NL (by my old br standards). But what I really want to do, is improve as a player. So from now on I plan on never setting another goal revolving around money. All of my goals will be in regards to improving a certain aspect of my game, and if I do that.. I know the money will come.

So here I sit with a bankroll of about $1,600. My goal for this operation was 3k by years end. Well, I might achieve that.. I might not. And truthfully, I don't really care. I have cashed out over $2,500 in the past year so whats in my Pokerstars account isn't an accurate reflection of the monetary goals I've achieved anyways.

Moving forward I have altered my BR management requirements. I do not feel comfortable at 50NL with 30 buy ins. I am waiting until I have $2,250 before moving back up again. I am also going to get even more nitty with it as I move up. I want to have 50 buy ins before I even think about 100NL. Note: I play a lot of tables FR, so it seems to make sense to me to nit it up.

So starting with November goals.

1. Maintain an ATS of at least 28%.
2. I'd like to loosen up just a bit and get from 11/9 to at least 12/10.
3. Work on opening up my 3-bet range a bit. I call way too much with AK/QQ and don't light 3-bet button/cutoff ranges nearly enough. My 3-bet % for October was an abysmal 1.75. So exploitable. I'd like to get that to 3.0 in November. Baby steps.

Yes! Glad to hear it man. I suggest going to amazon and getting that book asap lolz. I like your idea for setting stat/skill goals as opposed to monetary. I think that should be infinitely more +EV than monetary goals. 3% 3bet should be EZ game, 3betting vs lag/tags that open too much in LP and fold to much to 3bets is awesome. GET YOUR ASS INTO IRC!!!!!!!! (click my sig ldfo) You can discuss what types of hands to 3bet with, vs what villains, etc. The majority of my poker learning has taken place in there than on the forums as of late. GL in november!