[beachbum]

I've been thinking the EXACT same thing, Flint. For one, it keeps things fresh and fun. Two, there's that bit of a thrill there of winning a big one. Your (and my) hourly rate probably won't nearly be as high as when we grind out our cash games, especially until you reach an advanced skill level, but it's a nice way to break up the monotony.

FWIW, I think the added +EV in playing tourneys and developing this game is the possibility of making a name for yourself. The overlay of possibly acquiring sponsors, affiliations with online poker rooms, revenue from endorsing poker products like apparel, etc. might make it worth your time. Actually, I'm going to try and start playing 6 tourneys per week along with my limit cash games once the new year starts. Oh, and figure the EV overlay of being famous. As an acquaintance/friend of Phil Gordon, believe me the remote chance of living the type of life he leads is worth the hourly rate sacrifice, IMO.