January review

So the first graph is obviously cash games and the second MTTs.  Sick fucking redline imo :S.  This redline basically shows my not wanting to fold, like ever.  I knew my major leak was not folding enough.  Although now when running decent it's not a problem but this is a pretty big leak.

Overall for the month I'm happy.  I won a decent amount from both cash and donkaments.  The latter half (3/4) of the month was pretty terrible for MTTs, variance was a big part of this no doubt.  However I did start to play some tougher tournaments and make bad choices in game selection.  Also probably played too many tables at some stages on a Sunday whilst playing after 4-6 hours sleep and a 12 hour shift.  That's pretty clearly a recipe for disaster.

I have definitely fell in love with tournaments again tho and really think I will never quit them, so I guess I should concentrate on getting good at them.  I'm happy I started playing cash games also and will definitely continue to do so.  I think I will play both rather than specialise tho.  I think variety is good.  One thing I would like to do in 2011 is learn a hi lo game or any other game really.  Just helps to keep poker fun imo.

So I'm not a 100% sure of my future in terms of MTT/cash schedule but I will definitely be playing more tournaments and working hard on my tournament game.  Not sure how much volume I will get in for February but we will see.  My main focus now is playing well and improving rather than playing X number of hands or tournaments.  This does not bode well for my supernova bet, but I'm basically freerolling anyway, as its a push if we both don't make it and I'm pretty sure he ain't making it :p.

I just feel this is the better decision long term than smashing out 100k VPPs with a bunch of leaks is just going to turn those leaks into habits that are hard to budge.  My approach now is to spend the first 1/4, 1/3 or 1/2 of the year building a solid profitable game for both cash and tournaments and then make piles of money in the latter half of the year :D.

Also anyone who wants redline coaching let me know :p.