So 2009 is over and I crushed my original goal of turning $100 into $1,000 but came up a little short of my amended goal of turning $100 into $5,000. My bankroll now is around $4,100 which doesn’t include some poker coaching I had and cash outs that totaled $450.
I originally started this blog to keep myself accountable and play lots of poker and while I have played more than in the past, it still isn’t enough. I wanted to push myself more, so I’ve made some ambitious goals for 2010 and I think you guys are going to like them (at least, the ones that will benefit you directly). Here they are with timelines:
Start a Free Newsletter with a Weekly Video
I know I mentioned this a couple months back, but I’m very close to making it a reality now. I already set up an account with a reputable mailing list service and delivery system for the videos (which tend to be large files). I should be ready to pull the trigger next week. If you want to be notified as soon as it’s ready just subscribe to my RSS feed or follow me on Twitter.
Build an Online Poker Chip Store
I had one of these back in 2004, but I honestly didn’t know what the hell I was doing. I’m much more web and business savvy now and believe I can make this work. I’ve already located a terrific supplier that will allow me to offer awesome clay and composite chips as well as kick ass poker sets and cards. I’ll even be able to do custom designs and hot stamping.
Best of all, I’m working on a way that you guys can get some great sets for free just by signing up to certain poker rooms and tooling on donks. The site is TournamentPokerChips.com and it should be ready by the end of January.
Start Coaching
I’ve been coaching my wife and she’s winning for the first time ever at low stakes. I want to get serious about coaching some of you as well. I’ll probably do a few pro-bono cases first to establish some results before I start charging. I also want to make this offer:
If you’re not getting rakeback right now, click this link and then click the ‘Submit Existing Account’ button. [doesn't work for Full Tilt] You’ll get the highest rakeback possible and I’ll be notified of your sign-up email address. You can then email me a hand history at any time (cockyfish@justplaypoker.net) and I’ll email you back with an evaluation of the hand. No charge.
Of course, I reserve the right to cut this offer off if too many people sign up. I’m only one guy after all. This offer is good effective immediately. I’ll make a note on this post when I’m ready to end it.
Post Every Day in January and At Least Twice a Week Thereafter
This one’s important to me. I’ve met a lot of great people with this blog and talking strategy has definitely improved my game. I think my poker buddies would say the same so I want JustPlayPoker.net to be a more active site.
I also think frequent posting will force me to think of other things to write instead of the usual strategy articles (which I’ll still do). I really want to push myself in 2010 and I think this is a good step. It’ll also force me to play more to get more stuff to talk about and I’m gonna need to play a lot to meet my next goal.
Increase My Bankroll to $25,000 by the End Of 2010
My work schedule and side projects mean I can’t play every day, but I’ve set a minimum weekly goal of the following:
That goal is very doable for me, but it also means that I’ll have to move up in limits aggressively if I’m going to make my $25k goal.
So what do you think? Is there anything else you’d like to see from JustPlayPoker.net? What are your goals? Write them in the comments and let’s all have one hell of a 2010!
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