A small milestone: I have turned $2 into $300.
The first post of 2009 brings good news, I just ended a session on PokerStars and my bankroll has surpassed $300 for the first time. To many of my readers this is small potatos, but for me it’s a big deal, considering it’s been over a year now since I won $2.00 in a freeroll and I have been grinding my way to $301.11 ever since. I have yet to deposit any of my own money and that has always been the original goal, which is why I take bankroll management so seriously and also why I might be a bit conservative when moving up limits. The best part about this minor milestone is this is just the beginning of what I hope to be a long but successful poker journey. So happy new year to everyone and may we all have a healthy and prosperous 2009. Now I’m off to have a beer, watch some football and the Winter Classic. By the way, don’t forget about the Twitter Poker Tour event tonight on PokerStars at 9:00 PM ET, hope to see you there.
January 1st, 2009 at 2:46 pm
So your new nickname is “Jesus Junior”
January 1st, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Congrats! I guess it wouldn’t make for very good reading if I wrote a blog post “I have turned $500 into $50″, would it?
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January 1st, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Easycure- Haha, I wouldn’t go that far, yet. I like the thought though.
pkrplyer- Thanks! It could be a good read, if you have a way with words.
January 2nd, 2009 at 6:02 am
@ pkrplyr, I think thats what most of my posts read like
@ jim, Honestly m8, thats a real good achievement. I know that you’ve been struggling to get over the $300 “hump”. Keep going, the skys the limit.
right back to breaking even. yawn!
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January 2nd, 2009 at 7:16 pm
That’s fantastic. I wish I had your discipline. Keep it rolling.
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January 2nd, 2009 at 9:31 pm
s1nnah and Joe - Thank you both!
January 4th, 2009 at 4:15 am
Congrats with you great result! That kind of discipline (and respect for your bankroll) will get you far.
If I were you I would write down the most important lessons you have learned so far and keep them on a piece of paper close to your computer. When you become a high roller you can look back on your lessons learned to keep both feet solidly planted in the ground.
January 4th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
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January 5th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Nice job sir. I can quickly turn $200 into $0 and then magically have it appear again via deposit! wait, i’m doing it wrong. Congrats to you sir!
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January 5th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Thanks man! Haha, yep you’re doing it wrong.
January 8th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Good going on this! Keep up the good work. I am in the same rut I hope you have just come out of. I am just hovering in the same spot which is preventing me from moving up a limit. Keep on grinding!
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January 10th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Excellent performance! I would love to exchange links with your blog. Check my blog and let me know if you are interested. Thank you!
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January 26th, 2009 at 5:02 am
Congrats, but whatever you do don’t work out your hourly rate to get the $300
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January 26th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Good point, I don’t want to know. It’s been fun though so time still well spent.