I just want to read this when I'm at 1KNL
Reason for Blog:
Honestly I've just been on a serious kick lately about writing things down since most of the greats in history did. More importantly however, I was examining the other day, why new players have trouble sometimes, myself certainly included (and it's pretty much ongoing thus far). I came to the conclusion that, among other things, there is no sticking to a plan or certain understanding of the game. There is a constant changing of game plans as different advice is considered. Anyway, I haven't given this topic a great deal of thought, nor formulated any strong opinion on it, so I'll leave it at that.
Poker History:
Started about a year ago screwing around, avg. Fish dropping a $50 deposit, maybe 2. Found FTR, started learning a little, and started to apply BR management. Quick to move up to 10nl, got stuck for a little while moved to 25NL lingered a while, but came to a point where I moved quickly to 50NL, did great there really felt I was understanding the game, moved to 100NL Got my ass handed to me, which meant I likely ran hot to some degree in 50NL (I should note, I really did feel my understanding was improving, and likely would have thought so despite results, but I can't say for sure.) Anyway, after that I screwed around half ignoring BR management, furthering my poker careers downward spiral. After which I stopped playing for a few months and here I am. I play now with a greater separation from poker. I intend to improve and intend to work constantly and consistently on not being personally affected or emotionally affected by poker. I will be going to school in time, (Engineering most likely) which gives me greater relaxation regarding poker, I no longer feel like poker is my only shot out of unskilled labor time wasting. (Not that it ever was, but for whatever reason I think I unconsciously viewed it as such.)
Anyway, down to business:
My intention is to play 30K hands before trying to do any "work" on my game other than personal reflection of sessions and hands. After which make some assessments about my game and ask some more specific questions from some of the many better players here.
