Operation: Penance and Patience to the next level.

After a long break from online poker (not so much from live) I have decided to give it another round. My first operation was quite the learning experience. Numerous mistakes and adjustments led to frustration and BR bleeding like a stuck pig. My original 50 dollar stake dwindled to 13 bucks, so I decided to take some time off and refocus.

That being said, this attempt at stepping up will hopefully have some more focus. I am not going to improve on my current 13 stake. Not that I am cheap, I just don't like the lack of BR responsibility it represents. I am going to play on that and move up from 2nl when I reach the appropriate BR.

Step 1: Play tight. Improve on my BB/100 and VPIP.

Step 2: Move up without busting.

Step 3: Close this thread and start the next operation.

My initial few sessions aren't bad. I need to play more hands. 500/day isn't cutting it. I am on vacation until the 4th I think so hopefully I can make a nice run next week.

It's difficult removing the Bluff from my game at 2nl. I am trying to play as straight as possible and leave the ego outside the table. I am trying to limit myself to chasing strong flush draws post flop, ignoring the urge to chase gutshots and other hands with shittier odds. We will see, like I said, more hands will help.

When in doubt, fold that shit.

Another day essentially broke even, down 1/4 BI.

Old lessons have been reinforced for the last few days. I fold a helluva hand and have to remind myself I cannot lose what I don't put in the pot. It is difficult to lay trips down, knowing there is a flush draw but the villain bets anything. If I keep my losses minimal and get value for my hands then it's all +EV.

Or some shit.

Folding anything less than As or Ks when 3bet is rough, but I have seen others do it when grinding micros, so it has to work, right?

Either way, keep playing tight. Though I have finally started utilizing my hud profitably. It helped me make a couple decisions which turned out favorably. Started taking notes too.

Anywho, slowly getting more comfortable again. Been rereading Sklanky's Hold'em Poker for Advanced Players. Can't hurt.