September:

What did I learn?

It takes 60k hands to hit Gold Star @6-max 10nl

That 20+ tabling to grind out a reload bonus and hit Gold Star for the first time is pointless when you’re still learning the game - I didn’t learn much, struggled to spot the fish easily and constantly played the B or C breakeven game. Not doing that again.

I’m far too passive post flop. I barrel against stations far too often. I assume nearly all 10nl players are thinkers instead of droolers. Huge, huge, mistakes.

Half an hour or so of study/forums/Grinderschool before a session helps a lot.

The Supernovas at 10nl that proudly display their 5 stars are some of the worst, most exploitable players around


What did I earn?

MTTs:
- 45 micro mtts, 42% ITM, ROI = 118%, Profit = $117
- Finished 2nd in the UKIPT Division 1 qualifying league, Bonus = $160, plus $175 satellite ticket

Cash (10nl): 6 pitiful BI @1bb/100 = $60

Reload/VPP/FPP Bonus: $225

Less: Grinder School: ($65)

Total profit: $497 exc satellite ticket, approx $8/hr (wow!).

Total bankroll = $3.1k (yeah, I'm a BR nit, but still don't play good)

Targets for October

Maximum of 6-tables at one time

Pay enough attention to identify good spots to be more aggressive – always consider raising or folding instead of calling.

Last month of 10nl – only playing it again if this month is bad when after I drop the ridiculous number of tables

Grinderschool video pre-session every time, but with note taking this month

Post more (some) hands

tl;dr