Mission = massive failure

Don't get down on yourself, it's just part of the learning experience. I can't even count the amount of times I've been broke.

Well if you're doing things right, you certainly shouldn't be going broke...

Keep in mind NL25 is one of the hardest jumps when grinding up from microstakes for several reasons:

1) Rake is still harsh
2) The jump from NL10 to NL25 is more than 2x the buyin, so it takes longer to rebuild if you don't run well (this really sucks)
3) It is one of the larger jumps in skill gaps in my opinion.

Just make sure you go over your hands to see what you did wrong. Grinding back up is fine - you'll be much better prepared for your next stab.


Good luck.

lollerpoker! start a spewlog maybe? eg

MP call down
http://www.liquidpoker.net/h/324189
amount: - $10
Spew reasoning: his name has bluff in it and I had seen him make a bluff before. Ignored warning signs
Correct resoning
trying to get a read too fast. Mrr pf tells me something. His line weak, weak, strong indicates that this fish has a hand that wants to be paid. Fold the river.

this is just written in word, kinda line lines to punish yourself, and also to see that you played the hand in the best possible way.

other than that, just keep improving your skills and be encouraged when you get bad beats, means you played well and its only a matter of time

keep it positive

Thanks for the words guys. I will concentrate on more studiously reviewing these last nl25 sessions. I know I've been spewing along with the beats.. There's some difference between nl10 and nl25 I need to pick up.

Its cool this time because in 1200FPPs I have a $240 bonus coming in, so it won't take me more than a week or two to take a decently rolled shot at nl25 again ><