In 2009, I plan to:
- Increase the value of the time I spend playing poker. Presently I goof around too much and don't take the poker-rest of life boundary seriously. It is too time consuming and each is distracting to the other.
- Move up to mid-to-high stakes no limit hold em. Previously the highest I consistently played was $5 BB live and $1 BB on the internet. I have had some success with bigger shots. I would like to move up to at least one level higher, possibly more.
- Return to my high level of limit hold 'em play. Before I got distracted by no limit, I was a very good limit player. I was comfortable at the highest stakes available in my area. I think I can still make money at this.
- Play more high-EV tournaments. Tournament poker is dull, but it makes money. I need to play more of it.
- Expand my poker repetoire. Although I do not think it is as dire as others may claim, no limit hold em is getting to be less appealing as a game. I want to perfect my limit stud and razz play,improve in omaha 8 or better, and learn pot limit omaha.
- Increase the effectiveness of my study time. I intend to become a better "fantasy poker" player, responding to and generating hand discussions on the internet. I also want to increase my use of poker training vids and books.
- Become better at identifying and discussing parts of my game where I am missing or losing value. This way I can discuss them as above.
- Write about poker players and ideas I find relevant or fascinating.
- Publish my progress and thoughts as an exercise in self-reflection, growth, and self-improvement. This way I can read and share my thoughts.
