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Taking the Leap Tomorow

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  1. ibluffheaps ibluffheaps is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 9:34am)

    A few months ago I started to think about having a shot at playing this game for a living. I set myself a goal of 6 months living exenses + a 5k bankroll for SNG's. I did this so i could live comfortably and have a reasonable buffer to avoid me being able to go broke in 6 months. I am finally ready to take the plunge and will be resigning from my full time job tomorow.

    I love the place where I work, but only for the ppl that are there and not for the tasks I perform. Neways dont any1 try and change my mind - after all I plan to go to university in 6 - 10 months and I plan to try and save up 6-12 months living expenses for while i am at uni next year.

    I have thought it through and I think this decision will be a good one for me.

    There will be a few rules tho.

    1. no playing while drinking unless it is 1/10th of my avg. buyin
    2. play with a working roll of 200 avg. buyins
    3. set and meet volume targets - im thinking 50 a day for sng's 5 days a week
    4. if i bust my bankroll I will work a part time job to build it back up while living from my 6 months expenses
    5. no playing distracted ie. watching tv, browsing the internet

    Over the last 6 months I have averaged roughly 800 AUD a week fairly consistantly with only a few weeks where I finished down. I am confident in my game and ready to see just how much I can ship.

    I know this has been a been a bit of a ramble, but writing this down will help me remember and stick to this stuff.

    Anyways not sure why any of you would care, but if youve read this far and you dont want to bitch slap me... thanks
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  2. uh ooh uh ooh is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 9:41am) in reply to ibluffheaps

    if you've been winning lately adding all these rules too it will put stress on ur play. just go out and do what u have been to get to where ur at now
  3. NOtoDaY NOtoDaY is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 9:44am) in reply to uh ooh

    glglgl
  4. woo8810 woo8810 is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 10:04am) in reply to NOtoDaY

    gl sir....grind away
  5. Sigmapoker Sigmapoker is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 10:07am) in reply to ibluffheaps

    Good luck in this.
  6. AFink93 AFink93 is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 10:57am) in reply to ibluffheaps

    Good Luck to you. IF it was easy everyone would be doing it..
  7. grapsfan grapsfan is offline Head Curmudgeon

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 10:59am) in reply to ibluffheaps

    Sounds like you've thought this out and planned well. You are truly to be commended.

    I wish you well. Keep us posted as to how you find the poker life v. the business life.
     
  8. Jennifear Jennifear is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 11:24am) in reply to ibluffheaps

    I don't tell many people that this is a good idea

    You took the time to save up 6 mos expenses

    Your plan is good

    Your roll is a bit short to try this

    but that said

    being familiar with you and all

    my money is saying youll make it
  9. pharreal87 pharreal87 is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 11:41am) in reply to uh ooh

    the rule with no tv/ browsing internet is definitely +ev. when u can focus hardcore on your tables u will play much better. gl man. what sng's are u playing?
  10. GrayFOX22 GrayFOX22 is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 11:58am) in reply to pharreal87

    Best of luck to you. Please keep us posted on how you like it and how it works out. Maybe like a weekly thread or even start a blog. I do agree with Jennifear that the BR seems a little short, but if you can put in the time and are properly rolled for the games you play, it should be cake.......or pokerstars or FTP, depending! :)
     
  11. grappleboy grappleboy is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 2:31pm) in reply to GrayFOX22

    gl
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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 2:34pm) in reply to ibluffheaps

    GL man, I dream of the ability to do this one day, so I bestow large amounts of good karma your way.

    Take them all down, sir.
  13. Kiba52 Kiba52 is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 2:36pm) in reply to ibluffheaps

    Best of Luck.

    5. no playing distracted ie. watching tv, browsing the internet <-- This looks a little extreme, i know i cant play without doing these things.:(
  14. Vagitarian Vagitarian is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 2:42pm) in reply to Kiba52

    i think it would be easy to adopt for the simple fact.....you eat mac and cheese and ketchup soup or steak and potatoes on a nightly basis.

    obv with the mac and cheese u could add weiners if you went on a heater.
    gl with your endaevor.
  15. SwiftAces SwiftAces is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 2:45pm) in reply to Vagitarian

    Treat it like its a job but ALWAYS having fun while doing it is important. Best of luck.
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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 2:56pm) in reply to SwiftAces

    gl
  17. DSKekaha DSKekaha is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 3:45pm) in reply to ibluffheaps

    How many SNGs did you average per day when you were working full time and making avg 800 AUD?
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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 3:47pm) in reply to DSKekaha

    GL GL
  19. ibluffheaps ibluffheaps is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 5:45pm) in reply to ibluffheaps

    Thanks everyone for your positive responses - I cant wait to get started.
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  20. Doc89 Doc89 is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 5:52pm) in reply to ibluffheaps

    GL.

    I can't imagine how awful a job must be to make you want to quit and start grinding SNGs.
  21. ibluffheaps ibluffheaps is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 6:32pm) in reply to Doc89

     
    Originally Posted by Doc89 View Post

    GL.

    I can't imagine how awful a job must be to make you want to quit and start grinding SNGs.

    lol some1 is a pesamist. and my job isnt bad or anything, just i love poker and feel like i should hav a shot while im young and my only responsibility is myself.
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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 7:42pm) in reply to ibluffheaps

    best of luck, sir.
  23. TiltinShoes TiltinShoes is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 7:43pm) in reply to Reech

    GLGL sounds like you have it all thought out.
  24. ialmost1 ialmost1 is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 7:56pm) in reply to TiltinShoes

    gl for sure, keep us posted
  25. upsmangreg upsmangreg is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 8:05pm) in reply to ialmost1

    dont suck
  26. ibluffheaps ibluffheaps is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 8:09pm) in reply to DSKekaha

     
    Originally Posted by DSKekaha View Post

    How many SNGs did you average per day when you were working full time and making avg 800 AUD?

    Here are my stats for the past 6 months or so.Without working a full time job I would definately expect myself to exceed 250 a week. This is just for SNG's on stars and if I threw in tourney results from stars and party figure would be more like 800-1000USD a week.

    <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=651 border=0><COLGROUP> <COL width=122> <COL width=109> <COL width=126> <COL span=2 width=147> <TBODY><TR height=20><TD class=xl64 width=122 height=20>Av. Profit P/Game</TD><TD class=xl64 width=109>ROI %</TD><TD class=xl64 width=126>Av Games P/Week</TD><TD class=xl64 width=147>Av Profit P/Week USD</TD><TD class=xl64 width=147>Av Profit P/Week AUD</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=xl68 height=20><SPAN> </SPAN>$<SPAN> </SPAN>5.41 </TD><TD class=xl67 align=right>31%</TD><TD class=xl66 align=right>142</TD><TD class=xl65><SPAN> </SPAN>$651 </TD><TD class=xl65><SPAN> </SPAN>$684 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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  27. Pghfan987 Pghfan987 is online now

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 8:25pm) in reply to ibluffheaps

    ibluffheaps:

    GL with this bro, I know you have the game to do this. While following those rules might help your ROI, remember that you are doing this because you will enjoy life more. I did this for four months before I went to law school, and it was a tremendous experience. I made some good money, but more importantly, I could sleep in until whenever, I had lots of time to hang out with friends, I didn't have a boss, I could go anywhere I wanted, etc.

    If you love poker, then this will be an awesome experience. GLGL.
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