Getting Focused/New Goals

Hey everyone.

So July has at least been a little better and things are on the upswing, but it's still been a very slow process...I feel like I'm playing 100 times better than I was in May/June so that's a very big positive for me.

I've been thinking a lot lately about poker and what I would like to get out of it and I realize that for my family to live the life I want for them/they deserve to I need $$$..., and the only really way i know how to earn any extra money atm (second job sounds like a way no good idea) is obviously poker. I've been making good money lately but i want to go for the jugular. I mean significant amounts that will help take the everyday stresses of bills, food, etc etc away from me, and the wife...

So I'm on a mission to become ridic good...I'm planning on studying, reading and of course lots more on the forums...I just see poker as a way to a better life and I really need to concentrate on things and focus on what I'm doing/ trying to do, and things will work out...all I need to do is put in the work and the results will work themselves out...

At a suggestion of SplitSuit (and my wife...) I've decided to start coaching. I'm taking on "protege" candidates and actually already have one lined up by the sound of it...I'm really looking forward to helping people and help them try and realize their goals, and since I taught golf for 4 years I figure I at least have a little bit of a head start in the teaching game than starting completely fresh...

I'm taking on 5nl and 10nl players who are looking to move up threw the ranks, and of course are serious...I feel like I can help build a solid foundation for players that will help players learn the game and move up at there own pace (whether that be accelerated or more methodical). If this interests you can email mpimpjuicem@comcast.net or just send me a pm on 2 plus 2 forum (mpimpjuicem) if interested, or if you just want more info.

I have a Dr. appointment tomorrow that I'm extremely nervous about...my right hand and forearm has been giving me fits lately when i grind or use the computer. I seriously hope it's not carpal tunnel, but given the fact that I dealt cards for 5 years I'm worrying to say the least...hopefully it goes OK, and I'll just have to wear a brace or something...

So it's been crazy hot in WA this last week and I've loved it...reminds me of Palm Springs, CA and the desert. Man I miss that place, it was my paradise for a year or two, my how life changes though, at least I live on a golf course (ish) now...

Other than that not much going on, hope all is well everyone...Have a good rest of week.

Where Has the Time Gone

So my daughter turns 2 tomorrow...it's definitely a trip to think that it's been two years since she's been born. Seems like yesterday we were in the hospital scared as hell, pondering how much life was going to change. I can't believe how amazing she is, every time I see that kid my heart melts. She truly is the most amazing gift I've ever been given...Thank You Boo

Poker wise things are dec I guess. Just grinding as usual...I've noticed some areas of my play that concerns me. I think they are my most common leaks that I always fight. After I get the bonus cleared I'm planning on cutting down the tables to 8-10. I think this will help me focus just that extra bit and take better notes on the players, which I noticed is not one of my strong suits...

So if I can sew these up and really start thinking more 2nd and 3rd level, I'll be at 100 in no time. The goal to get there kind of took a break after May and June being so shitty, but I still have a while to get there and start taking shots @200nl before the end of the year...No need to rush things.

I'm also starting to get my confidence back which is nice...playing this silly game unsure of yourself is really not a good idea. I started a diet and i must say it's allowed me to be more alert and aware at the tables...which sadly is a big reason i decided to lose weight...my kid and to be healthy first but i knew it'd help my poker mind frame also...I don't know how much I've lost so far since i didn't weigh myself when i started but I'd guess it's at least 10 lbs...so that's always nice...

So I've discovered the wonderful world of mods...and needless to say I've been somewhat obsessed the last week (sorry boo). I think I've finally gotten my table exactly where i like it. The table, background, cards, and chips are all done. Now I'm just trying to figure out if i wanna switch up anything else. I really like the blacked out look and might black out some more buttons...but other than a few little tweaks I'm done and i have to say i love my new set-up. It's so much easier on the eyes it's unreal...

Well have a good rest of the week everyone, I'm sure I'll be seeing a lot of you this weekend at the party...later

Update

Hello everyone. Nothing really major going on but i thought I'd give a little update.

Poker has been going pretty dec, I've really started to realize how bad i was playing in my "downswing"...I've just been really hyper-focusing and concentrating on decisions. I've cut out all the extra stuff out, like looking at the web/email, and things are coming together. Just goes to show you how much thinking really is involved with poker...imo

I still don't really know how i feel about the whole stealing blinds thing...I do believe it's important to an extent, but i really don't know if it's all it's cracked up to be...obviously if there's someone on my left that will let me abuse them all day long then I'm going to steal with any 2, but I've realized there are just some people you can't try and steal light from consistently...big shock there, wow i must have not been thinking at all...

Work has been pretty cool. Definitely starting to get the hang of it, and it's starting to be fun. I'm starting to get all of the people in my zone and that makes it easier to talk make them realize I'm not just another salesman...

Well guess that's about it. Have a good week everyone.

Alone

So my wife and kid are gone for the weekend and I'm baching it. i really don't have anything planned except for a golf tourney tomorrow am and poker the rest of the time. i'm planning on grinding pretty hard.

Poker has been a roller coaster ride again....I did it to myself though. I'm technically winning for July, but i needed to make a withdraw for an emergency bill so i left myself right at my min, BI's wise...the next session proceeded to be horrible and i dropped 3 BI in like 100 hands. So i was in shock a little bit just sitting there under rolled for the first time in since i can remember... So I've just been playing pretty conservative and not been doing anything really stupid or making many plays just to get the confidence up and the BR especially...so hopefully i can grind out some profits this weekend, i just need to be patient and realize that it's about the long run.

I've been thinking about strat lately, and I've really started to think about blind stealing...I'm re- reading NLHE T&P, and i read his section that while it's importantish it's not necessary. So I've decided to not steal quite as light as i have been and see where that gets me...thoughts?

Well have a good weekend everyone.

I heart 3 day weekends!

what's up everyone. I'm super excited about a much deserved 3 day weekend. The best part about it is I didn't even know until last Friday that I was getting one...My boss never said anything about it and I just assumed it would be business as usual and it was just bad luck that the 4th fell on a Saturday this month, but I was just informed that we do indeed get it off...hells ya

So I'm planning on getting up earlier than work time and going golfing..WTF, it's funny how much I hate getting out of bed in the morning to go to work, but give me the chance to go golf and I'll wake up even earlier...It's gunna be a nice day so it will definitely be a fun day. Now here's to hoping I don't hack it around and can muster up a dec round, but it will be fun none the less.

Poker has been going a lot better. I finally realized I just wasn't paying any attention to the hands, my decisions, or really anything that was poker related. Which needless to say is way no bueno. So I've really started to just hyper-focus (ty SS) and things are starting to get a little more like normal. Which is just in time since I have to put in about 10k hands more than normal this month to make the mid-year bonus...but it will be well worth it since the BR will be replenished and I can start actually making some withdraws...

Have a fabulous Friday everyone.