[Cosimo]

I think it's just generic self-improvement problems. It's easy to commit to going to the gym on the first Monday in January, or to start a new diet at the beginning of a week, or to pledge to get the hands in this month -- but many times those commitments get broken.

Yet there are a lot of people that finished out the month and I think the challenge needs to continue. For those without RL friends and family that understand and are willing to give us moral support, external pledges like this one are great.

Learning to beat poker requires discipline, initiative, and motivation. I would hope that anyone that plays seriously has the willpower to run this competition. The major issue is one of time. If you don't have the time, I hope someone else will step forward.