Quest X: $30 to $300 to $3000 and beyond

[BullChip]

I deposited $30 to pokerroom.com on 9/11/04, which is odd now that I see it in writing because most of the world remembers that day as a tragedy. Nevertheless, I've gained some success in adopting a more T&A approach to the game after an unsuccessful attempt to play as many hands as I can and try to outplay all my opponents, live or online (i.e. Gus Hansen style). I've been playing since 2001, seriously since 2003, and recently grew accustomed to playing online after many months of trial and error online poker strategies.

As is addressed in my subject heading, I want to build a decent size roll from my initial $30 to mainly see if I have the skills, patience, and discipline to do it and to rocket-launch my pro career. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

9/11 - 9/18
started off playing .25/.50 NLHE full tables. Usually buy-in for $25, although I've been buying in for $15 these days. The play at these games are pretty bad. Typical table I play at ranges from 1-3 good players with the rest I consider fish. I'm no pro or expert and I'll be the first to say I got a lot to learn because the knowledge within the game is infinite. I hope to get lots of positive feedback from my entries, which I can then use to adjust my game and improve my results.

After much success in these low limit tables and $5-$20 SnGs, I've built my roll to $450.

I don't have much hand histories to post, as I realize that most people who post these quests seem to include. I'll post some hand histories from time to time, however, most of my posts will consist of psychological aspects of the game and playing different styles in different scenarios.

Most of my winning hands in big pots have been me being way ahead or chasing monster draws that hit if the price is right. Most of my losing hands have been me being way behind, slightly behind, chasing draws, and bad beats. So far I've been satisfied with my play, which gives a tremendous boost to my confidence after months of red ink in my records.

Position is key. Patience is a virtue.

I've read a lot of posts regarding "don't be results- oriented" and to have a "correct decision-making" mindset. Well, I've done that and I see what a noticeable difference that makes, especially in my account, which is what's most important right now besides the goal itself.

I'm not setting a timeline or anything. I plan to play a lot before school starts next Friday, then plan to cut back to about 20-30 hrs/week, along with my other "real" PT job at Bank of America.

I've also received an email from PP about the %50 deposit bonus up to $100 which I plan to use by Tuesday. I'll start a separate project on that site along with FullTilt, since they're offering a %100 matching bonus up to $600.

Again, I apologize for the little poker content and hope to improve my skills as a poker player, 2+2 poster, and an avid thinker as my hours at the tables increase.

Best,
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