@Jon-PokerVIP Yes, not concerned, just wanted that 12 days challenge is all. Never mind, next time!
Well people, I think I'm coming to a crossroads as far as my game is concerned. I'm quietly confident that given a little rungood I can beat at least up to nl10 and possibly nl20 given what I've seen of it (small sample alert!). I'm confident I can al least make money down here longterm without actually being able to play.
I've had numerous conversations with people who definitely think and play better than I do, but I like the way I play for one reason, I win money.
Therein lies the crux. Do I want to improve and perhaps move up again at some stage, or stay here (in my nice warm comfort zone) and make less money but with less pressure?
A few pros and cons to consider,
Pro moving up;
1. More money possible even with a smaller winrate.
Not done the math on this so I'm making the assumption that winrates will drop but be compensated by a lower impact from rake.
Then there's more rakeback and rake race returns to consider which could compensate for some of the losses.
It may be possible to make a profit in a losing month I don't know but wouldn't that be fun!
I am not very money orientated as it happens, but bills needs be paid!
I'll need to look into it a bit, the sums shouldn't be a problem and there must be plenty of info about.
2. Progression.
Not be underrated imo, I think progression in my game would breed confidence, thus promoting more learning, which in turn helps the winrate improve, thus promoting more confidence, thus, .. well, you get the picture.
And do I really need to mention my coach expecting progression, do I?
3. Going as far as I can.
Kinda sits with #2 but not quite in the same vein. I tcould also get rather involved so I'll try to be as succinct as I can for now.
Progression shows improvement as does 'Going as far as I can', but the difference for me is that the latter is as much a personal it is a technical one.
Not finishing something I started has been the bane of my life. I've had 'talent' for a number of things and got as far as being good enough to go anywhere and compete, but not good enough to turn professional. This is more a mindset issue than a technical one, my gaming/sporting ability hasn't been in question.
When I went to university and came home for the summer after failing every (yes, every) exam the first year, me best mate asked me, 'Mal, I don't mean to have a go but, is there any chance of you acutally finishing something this time?' That question changes my entire attitude towards learning and of my perception of how people saw me.
I think it's how we are brought up to some degree. For example, I was brought up to be quiet unless spoken to, to know my place in the world and to respect my 'betters' like a boss or richer person or elders, whoever. In those days, going as far you can meant being the bosses son and getting to college etc., etc., where for us, the great unwashed, we were not encouraged to improve as often.
So, going as far as I can has more to it than just being the best I can be, even if the two are kinda symbiotic.
4. Self esteem.
This is another related to the above. Since I had a virus in my brain I can't do a lot of the things I used to do as well as I did. Kinda makes you feel a bit, y'know, meh about yourself.
Doing this poker game and improving, seeing the results (see, results orientated thinking can be beneficial!), being enouraged by others, my staking team buddes and coach in particular, are things a year or so ago I wouldn't have imagined possible anymore.
Not a small thing.
I think I'll leave it at that for now and do some cons next time round. I'd be amazed anyone will find all this drivel interesting anyway.
Meanwhile to lighten the mood someaht, here's the graph for the last few days. Pictures Mal, people like pictures!
Have fun.