I have no balls

[I am Money]

New to serious poker. My goal is to overcome the learning curve as fast as possible. But I have no balls. I'm a tight passive player. (but not tight enough to make money) I lose. I'm on my way to becoming better. I'm not a calling station anymore. (I'm a folding station.. [img]/forums/images/icons/confused.gif[/img] )

I also think I must understand that this is poker (e.g. in the short run, luck is part of the game). I will not win every hand I play. Especially in loose games. BTW, the game I play is loose-passive or loose-moderate.

I usually buy in with $80 for 3-6.

Please comment on these ideas:
1) Increase buy in to $160.
2) Get some balls and see more hands to the end. (and raise along the way). Trust my skills and experience and know that I won't lose every hand.
3) Continue to do this even if I lose two or three big hands in a row.
4) Pray that I an good enough to come out ahead in the long run. My swings will be much bigger, right?

thanks -