How many things in life do we start and never finish? I could probably fill a book. Honestly, I often get very excited about something, work hard for a short time, then drop it for a new hobby or interesting activity. I’ve already done this once with poker.
Junior year of college I probably spent more hours playing online poker than I did in class. If you’ve read my About page, you know I’m a web developer and not a professional poker player, so you’ve already deduced I didn’t make a ton of money (although I did make a reasonable amount). But, I did learn a lot about discipline and patience, the two necessities for this journey.
I’m inspired by Chris Ferguson’s experiment. He turned $0 into $10,000 at FullTilt. For the sake of having an initial goal, I’m declaring my bankroll goal to be $1,000. Also, I’m starting with an advantage over Chris, since as of right now I have $5.07 in my account.
While I’m primarily a limit player, I may venture into NL Sit & Go’s and Omaha/8 games from time to time. Perhaps I will even try my hand at a few multi-table tournaments and stud games. This journey is more than a quest for cash; it’s about becoming a better, more disciplined, well-rounded player.
Let’s go!
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