Diary of a poker Noob (The beginning)

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Posted: 13-Sep-2009 21:58 by alexist089

I will read your input with interest though i will always be a noob as Poker is only a hobby for me, one which I really enjoy, win lose or draw.
It's always nice to see something new in the "beginners" section.
P.S. your English seems fine to me but then again I'm from Northern Ireland and maybe not the best judge.

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Posted: 13-Sep-2009 22:02 by SmokingJack

Thanks alexist089

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Posted: 13-Sep-2009 22:08 by SBPhoenix1987

Im intrigued as to see how this goes, you definitly have a passion for the game.

So how are you going to go about it? Are you going to build a bankroll or just chance your arm and see how it goes?

I keep a poker journal as well but tend to use it more for live games as the note taking ability on PKR is far more superior to my short hand.

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Posted: 13-Sep-2009 23:12 by SmokingJack

SBPhoenix1987
My goal is to turn my bankroll into $10,000 within a year, enter PKR Live next year. Turn this passion into a full time career, and in 2 years time enter myself into the WSOP.
The reason for this post and others to come, is to report openly to everyone at PKR my progress and if i can help other players reach thier goal as well then that to will be brilliant.
I have a massive task in front of me, there be so many hours needed, studying and bad beats to look forward to. But I have to do this as i have made a promise to Myself, Friends and more importantly My Family, that I can reach the top of MY Game and not be a Loser anymore. Life for us has not been great and if God willing I do make it, I want to change thier lives because they really do deserve it.
So as you see, I am not doing this for me, But for my family. God Bless Them All.
I hope this answers your question, Thanks SBPhoenix1987
p.s this is not a sob story, no need to say "poor Bloke" i am sure we all havent had a easy life.
but my Family do fuel my dream

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Posted: 14-Sep-2009 01:43 by discomonkey

well i like to see people with ambition, good luck sir

if u need any advice on anything be sure to post in pro section or private message me and wwe will see what we can do to help you.

be lucky.
disco

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Posted: 14-Sep-2009 11:58 by SmokingJack

Thank you ever so much Disco, that is truly fantastic of you, i will do.
Take care and the greatest luck to you at the tables.
SJ

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Posted: 14-Sep-2009 23:36 by pkrbe

/omg i hope in your family's name what you are doing

sorry but you sound a but naive

i hope your so smart to deposit small and spin it up FIRST

what make your think your gone start winning playing higher stake's ??

reach the top of MY Game and not be a Loser anymore. Life for us has not been great and if God willing I do make it, I want to change thier lives because they really do deserve it.

they deserve a responsible father
and i dont think your god is playing poker

So true what Chris Ferguson said in a ad,

i sure hope you also know hi's bankroll management system AND HOLD ON TO IT

/gl

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Posted: 16-Sep-2009 07:38 by djc8008

Nice post sir, I'll follow this thread with interest as it seems you have a lot of ambition and guts to follow your dreams.

GL @ the tables mate

p.s your english is very good, especially as you say it's not your 1st language. A small piece of advice though - make sure you put spaces between your paragraphs if you write big posts, makes it easier to read

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Posted: 16-Sep-2009 12:10 by SmokingJack

Thanks Djc8008, i will do

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Posted: 16-Sep-2009 13:06 by Pkr1princess

I will be reading this with interest too Jack, and major gl in it hon

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Posted: 16-Sep-2009 22:58 by SmokingJack

Thanks PKR1Princess, I am really looking forward to get really envoled in this.
So far i have spent so much time reading everything i can find on all poker sites.
There is so much stuff out there its unreal.
My plans is to keep on doing this for the rest of this week, then work this Monday (Back on the tables) see if my studying has payed off.
LoL wish me luck, and i promise i will write the next issue next week
Take care and great luck to you at the tables
SJ
p.s sorry forgot to say a massive well done in getting in the top 1000, bet you are so pleased

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Posted: 06-Oct-2009 22:51 by SmokingJack

I have to say that i am so sorry that i have not kept up with this post as i promised. But i have been hard at work at the tables and found most of my time taken up there. But good news is that i had a brilliant win that has put my bankroll back on track, when at one stage i thought oh no is this really time for me to top up.
Then being really outstaged by INEEDYOURCHIPS post on this sort of subject, i knew when i am beat, so i thought i would retreat and leave it to the professionals
Great luck to you all at the tables
yours always
SJ
p.s look out for INEEDYOURCHIPS post, it is brilliant and i wish him all the very best with his goal

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Posted: 07-Oct-2009 20:42 by ExpensiveTASTE

Dude that doesnt mean you shouldnt write about your journey too!!
I found it really refreshing to see someone with such enthusiasm for the game instead of it solely being about money.
Why not start a blog or continue with what you are doing here as it is a good way to let out your thoughts on bad days and also the good days.
It will keep you focused on your long term goal.
I hope you take what i have said onboard.

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Posted: 08-Oct-2009 12:39 by MeneGeneOkerland

Dude that doesnt mean you shouldnt write about your journey too!!
I found it really refreshing to see someone with such enthusiasm for the game instead of it solely being about money.
Why not start a blog or continue with what you are doing here as it is a good way to let out your thoughts on bad days and also the good days.
It will keep you focused on your long term goal.
I hope you take what i have said onboard.


ExpensiveTASTE, 07/10/2009

+1

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Posted: 08-Oct-2009 12:51 by alexist089

I also think you should continue to post.

If all we got was input from "the professionals" it would be a very bland world. IMHO

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Posted: 01-Nov-2009 13:09 by Wobblebottom

Blogs - always a great idea at the time but with the best intentions and greatest will in the world they're just so difficult to sustain / maintain.

I tried this once when "relaunching" my online poker career - was doing the 6max SnGs and doing ok to average for a bit. I even unlocked my sharkscope graph to show credibility and honesty!

Tried to persuade myself that I would keep it going no matter what but soon hit a bad run and abandoned it. I think the point is, the inevitable bad run is so disheartening, the last thing you want to do is tell the whole community about it and relive it again and again.