2008 Poker Goals

I had been reading some other blogs and their poker goals and thought it would be a good idea to make some of my own. I came up with a pretty optimistic list for myself, but I hope it is reasonable and hope even more to achieve everything on my list. And in no particular order:

1. Increase my bankroll to $10,000.
2. Try at least 1 bracelet race on Full Tilt.
3. Profit from Blogaments for the year.
4. Play some live cash at a casino.
5. Take a shot at $1000 nl online.

I really do hope that I can increase my bankroll significantly and $10k seems like a nice goal. I also promised my wife that I would take out $2k if (when) I hit $6k so the goal is kind of $12k. I plan to experience the WSOP someday so why not try to experience some this year. As far as profiting from the blogaments it is really that I would like to play them a lot, but if I keep losing $ I'll end up playing a lot less.

I have never played poker at a casino (with exception of $3/$6 on a cruise ship, but not for long) and I think that sucks. I don't live close to any at all, but at the same time Atlantic City is still only 5 hours away.

And as far as taking a shot at $1000nl I just think it would do wonders for my poker mind to play for a lot more than I ever have before. I appreciate and try to stick with good bankroll habits, but I also think taking a shot above your limits once in a while is good.

Good luck to everyone in 2008.

August 2007 - Goals

First a review of my July 2007 goals.

1. I have grown my bankroll to over $600. This is largely due to my 2 MTT final tables.
2. I did play above my bankroll a couple times and lost $ every time.
3. I did not make the $500k. FT has also removed the $1 rebuy super sat.
4. I also didn't play 100 SNGs.

So not too good on meeting my goals last month. Let's see what we can do for August.

1. Increase my bankroll to $1000.
2. Stop playing above my bankroll.
3. Play the 50/50 twice. I'll obviously have to sat. in.
4. Profitably play 50 $20 SNGs.
5. Purchase PokerAce HUD.

So $1000 my be a bit hopeful if I don't play above my bankroll. I hope I can make the 50/50 and cash. Cashing deep in a MTT will help increase my bankroll, but making a final table doesn't come too easy.

I really hope to continue my SNG success. I have moved up to $20 because my bankroll can now handle it. I don't really see much difference in skill level, but I do see more aggression. I have so far done poorly in the 9 I have played. I have cashed 3 times, but they were all 3rd place. I have sharkscoped many of the final 3 and found so many of them to be very losing players. This has become frustrating as I know I am a better player than my opponents, but still going out in 3rd. I know if I continue playing well I'll find some 1st places soon.

I would like to try to start 3 and 4 tabling the SNGs. I think in order to do so I should get PokerAce HUD. If I do more than 2 tables now, my PokerTracker information will be hidden underneath another window.

July 2007 - Goals

For starters I not only didn't post any June goals, I didn't make any goals for myself. Let's see how I did on my May goals.

1. I didn't make it to $500 in May, but I did top it once in June. After my $2 rebuy win, I played some $50 nl and jumped up before I lost most of it back.
2. I have continued to improve my choices in times and games to play. I can't say I haven't played sometimes lately without my 'A' game, but I have done alot better.
3. Still no $400k. Now Full Tilt has upped it to a $500k.
4. I played more than 50 SNGs.

Now for some July 2007 goals.

1. Continue to increase my bankroll.
2. Don't play above my online bankroll.
3. Satellite into the $500k.
4. Play 100 SNGs.

#2 is my most important goal this month; maybe I should have made it #1, but I wasn't really putting them in order. My realistic bankroll is really much higher than what I have online, but it would be much nicer to never add $ to Full Tilt again. #4 may be difficult for me; it really depends on how many days I'll get to play this month. I've never really done more than 2 tables at a time, and I'm not in a rush to.

May 2007 - Goals

Quick review of April 2007 goals.

1. I did not increase my bankroll to $500. I in fact did not even profit in April 2007. My bankroll was reduced to a little over $100.
2. I think I was successful at playing only when I wanted and not just because I was bored. I still have some improving to do as far as doing more to always play my 'A' game.
3. I did purchase PokerTracker.
4. I did not satellite into the $400k, but did make the $50+5 satellite twice. The first time I learned for the future. The second time I played well and got sucked out on to loose half my chip stack. I am confident I will make the $400k in May.
   

Now my list of May 2007 goals.

1. Increase my bankroll to $500.
2. Play only when I am willing to put the effort forth to play my 'A' game.
3. Satellite into the $400k.
4. Play 50 SNGs.

I no longer think that #1 is conservative. I think it is easily attainable, but it is not the most important goal. If I play well the bankroll will come. I want to keep it as a goal, but not as much as forethought. I think that #2 is the most important goal and the hardest to achieve. I am very hopeful and confident to achieve #3. #4 is just something I have come up with for a change of pace. I'm not sure how achievable it is for me. If my ROI% is high it will be much easier.

April 2007 - Goals

First of all this weekend went badly. I had some unlucky bubbles and then went on to play very poorly. I put a big dent in my bankroll and am very disappointed in myself and my play.

To help combat my bad sessions I have decided to start some monthly goals. For April I have come up with the following:

1. Increase my bankroll to $500 (or more of course).
2. Do NOT play when I am bored. DO play when I want to play.
3. Purchase PokerTracker.
4. Satellite into Full Tilt's $400,000 guarantee.

I hope I can accomplish all these goals this month. My bankroll is around $250 now (after my bad weekend) , so I think #1 is conservative. I think #2 will greatly help my game overall.

#4 is the only optimistic goal. I really want to play (and cash) in the event, but will not kick myself if I fail to accomplish this the first month.