happyhornet Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I've been thinking about this for a few weeks, but I have decided to take action (or lack of as the case may be!). Although not Phil Ivey, I have been a relatively successful MTT player for a couple of years, making more money each year, and (I think) improving into quite a competent player. The last three months have seen a large downturn in my fortunes and my desire to play, and for once variance is not to blame, it is me. My new job has taken on an unwelcome turn, and aswell as being considerably more tired, I am somewhat resentful and getting annoyed easily. Poker has always been a hobby, and a source of a little extra money for the luxuries, recently it has been a release against the job, and my play has been ill-considered, too aggressive wanting to win the tournament in the first level, and generally fishy. I have also gone back to pissed up poker, and that is bleeding money. Whilst I sort out everyting else (which is achieveable), I am going to get away from playing poker, withdraw my entire bankroll (well what's left), and do family related things in the evenings. I don't want to give up forever (I don't think I could), and when I come back in the New Year (hopefully), I will deposit $XXX dollars on one site, and play properly and seriously, safe in the knowledge that once it is gone, it's gone. At the moment I have money spread over tons of sites, keep no records, and play with no target to attempt to achieve. Sorry for rambling, and i will still be around on PL, but I won't be partaking in any leagues or events for the next few weeks, and apologies to the Ace of Clubs guys for really not contributing to the Betfair challenge:$. I think the slight embarrassment of my performance there allied to a couple of fukcing stupid sessions in the last week or two made me realise that action needed to be taken. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heniek31 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Re: Time to start again.... We all come to crossroads in poker Horny. Take it easy mate. Break always do you good. See you around :ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaF Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Re: Time to start again.... Hope you sort everything out :ok See you soon, refreshed and raring to go :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiceofjoe Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Re: Time to start again.... If it not happy doing it, then be happy not doing it :ok Have a good time off Steve - hopefully you can come back with a fresh outlook, and clear mind. If you get the urge to play sooner than later, then you could always combine it with the .......family related things in the evenings. ................and teach your Missus and bairns how to play NLHE :lol:lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAM Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Re: Time to start again.... Breaks are for pussies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divits Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Re: Time to start again.... A very honest post. I know exactly what you mean. Take a rest,have a think,and come back with a new plan :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhornet Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Re: Time to start again.... Cheers guys:ok One part of the problem appears to have been alleviated at work, so things are moving in the right direction:hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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