Poker has still been a bit wish-washy for the past month. I’ve been getting in a reasonable amount of time just table selecting and playing a low # of tables, but even at best, my hourly rate is not going to be over 100 using this approach. It’s nice, but it just is not profitable enough.
There is definitely not enough time to complete SNE in ‘09. I may give it another run in 2010.
My biggest issue in the poker world has been a lack of focus. In 08, my goal was clear, and it was very easy to see if I was ahead or behind my own personal expectations. I haven’t had that for close to a year now. It is just much less motivating and seems much less significant to float around and play random length sessions with no ultimate target. It is almost too easy to make more than my own personal cost of living every month, and with that in mind, there is much less pressure to get in more than part-time hours. Other distractions do effect the situation, but if I truly wanted to put in the hours, I would have. Having a “SNE Quest” to set my pace may be the best solution.
I applied to be a “Stars Online Pro” shortly after they opened the registration. Considering my (relatively) veteran status as an online pro, I think I’ve got a pretty damn good shot. Not many have been in the game as long as I have without going bust. That, on top of my poker software and training videos, makes for a decent resume. If I’m accepted into this new program, I am 100% going for SNE in 2010, and will accomplish it.
Fingers Crossed!
