Diary, Challenge, Motivation.Challenge to £9999.Current BR 2559.14!! Primo 2nd place. HOBBIT!!!

Wacko90

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hi, how many tornies do you play a night? Thanks
Posted by sighcall

Hi sighcall,

To be honest it depends on how I'm feeling. Generally the more tourneys I play the less of an edge I feel I have. So for example on Sunday I only played primo, mini and one 11 pounder. Some night il be grinding 6 smaller buy in tourneys at a time and just playing abc. So it depends but generally between 3 and 6 at a time, depending on how well they go I can play between 5 and 30 ish in a day including ats.

Wacko90

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You make me sick Wacko Well done so far, have no doubt you'll do the 10K no problem too, now when are you going to give me that coaching we talked about
Posted by Slykllist

Haha welcome back mate good hols?

Haha well I was hoping you would try find someone better first! But just let me know when your free and wel sort something out

Wacko90

So going to have a play tonight. Was a nice day off yesterday, its nice having some time off Already busted the 33 BH. KK vs qj on a qj5 flop after they limp called big raise. What can you do? Im expecting a few break even/ loss days, its not a problem im due some so. 

having a few issues at uni at the moment. One of my good mates has started to go off the rails a little bit in the past month. hes been turning to alcohol msot nights, last night for example he drank nearly a full bottle of whisky, on his own, in his room for no reason. This happens quite a lot and is concerning a few of us. He missed an important lecture again because of this. He also drank 2 bottles of wine, half a bottle of whisky, on his own in his room over the space of about 4 hours, then decided at 4am to go to go for a walk to the nearby former racecourse (now a very dangerous park) to clear his head, but took a bottle of Baileys with him, tried to climb a tree and failed so sat at the bottom drinking. He also lost his phone in the process. I guess it sounds funny but its also really concerning.

So anyway Im a little bit sure what to do, he has quite a few confidence issues so got him and a few lads coming round tonight to get him out his room and socializing. He only opens up when hes drunk though so ironically we may need him to drink to find out the issue and try to solve it. I dont know if im overeacting (im not a big drinker at all) but to me it really does seem like he has an alcohol issue.

Anyway I suppose I need some advice on what to do, dont expect it though I suppose its pretty personal stuff really. Anyways gonna grind for a bit now until they come

waller02

It sounds like your mate is depressed. Depression can be cruel and quite often people don't know why they are depressed which makes it harder to understand. I was depressed for 2 yrs and went through a spell of 3 months where I NEVER left the house it got that bad.

I drank every night during this time as a release........when you are happy being drunk is a good feeling but when you are depressed drinking makes it a whole lot worse....been there.

The thing is, it is hard for men to open up about these feelings........he is fortunate to have good friends like yourself, being there for him and trying to get him socialising (not drinking) will do him the world of good. Maybe see a doctor...tablets worked for me but getting back out there and a new job was the best cure for me...

I could be way off of course but what your saying sounds all too familiar.....gl m8

Slykllist

Hi mate, I agree with waller02 on this, it definately sounds like depression.  I'd suggest just trying to talk to the guy, tell him that you're concerned about him and want to help and hope he's ready to open up.

I would imagine your Uni will have staff trained to help in these situations, it would certainly be worth investigating and trying to get him to talk to either a doctor or a professional at the University.

Good luck with it, from personal experience, knowing there are people who care will go a long way in helping him if it is depression related.

As for the poker, will have to organise something soon, I'm actually playing really well at the moment and running almost as good as you so would be interesting to get your feedback as I'm sure there are a few areas you could help me make small adjustments.

rancid

no expert but keep him invloved with you and other people - tell him he is drinking too much
Don't endorse, encourage or let him isolate himself

either early stages of alcholism and/or depression

does anything trigger the binge drinking ?

All you can do is look out for him, be there for him - maybe inform his family of the problem
he may need professional help, he wants to want the help - that's the hardest part

take care

Lightwood

Hi Wacko,

Great read thus far and can you tell me where to find the boom switch which is most definately ON at the moment.

Sorry to hear about your friend, I would strongly recommend that you take the advice off some of the posters and try and get some professional help / counselling for your friend. Sounds like mental health / depression which is fuelling alcoholism - need to break that circle quickly

Just a few questions:

Buying in via sats - do you have any rules when it comes to trying to qualify via sats?
Style of play - If you are doing well in some tournaments will you take a punt, adjust your style in other open tournaments that you are playing, with the knowledge you are already in profit for the night?
Vegas - seem to recall you couldn't give this a go last time as you were under 21 - are you able to give this a go next year? Is this a goal of yours to play in WSOP?

Cheers

Simon AKA Lightwood

Wacko90

Thanks very much for the advice everyone, just taking it slow at the moment and seeing how it goes. Much appreciated though so thanks I will reply personally by pm

Wacko90

In Response to Re: Diary, Challenge, Motivation. NEW CHALLENGE. £999 to £9999.Advice....?:

Hi Wacko, Great read thus far and can you tell me where to find the boom switch which is most definately ON at the moment. Sorry to hear about your friend, I would strongly recommend that you take the advice off some of the posters and try and get some professional help / counselling for your friend. Sounds like mental health / depression which is fuelling alcoholism - need to break that circle quickly Just a few questions: Buying in via sats - do you have any rules when it comes to trying to qualify via sats? Style of play - If you are doing well in some tournaments will you take a punt, adjust your style in other open tournaments that you are playing, with the knowledge you are already in profit for the night? Vegas - seem to recall you couldn't give this a go last time as you were under 21 - are you able to give this a go next year? Is this a goal of yours to play in WSOP? Cheers Simon AKA Lightwood
Posted by Lightwood

Hi Simon,

Yeah great replies by everyone, advice taken on board

Good questions. As for the first one. I dont have any specific rules. But it important to realse that sats can really hit your bankroll bad if you dont moderate. Generally im pretty good at knowing where to stop with them but sometimes I do play too many and I find that im £50+ sometimes like £100+ down just from playing them. So I dont have rules but I understand the importance of being sensible with them.

Question 2. good question again, but the answer is no, 95% of the time I dont change my style. I know what your saying, "oh im in profit so lets go a bit crazy and get to 1st or nothing" or something similar but I dont feel the need to change my style then. if im going to change my style il change near the start of the tourney when I have a feel for the opponents. If anything I focus even harder when im up as its likely iv been playing and running well and the more I play the more opportunity I have to win.

Question 3, yes I will be trying to get to Vegas this year but it wont be a priority by any means. Im actually ogin with uni again in may this year. I went last year for 2 weeks around america (4 days in Vegas) but was 20. Going back as a "helper" this year and il be 21 so can go and play for 4 days basically. Il be trying but I wont be bothered if I dont make it, for now its not a goal for me to play in the WSOP. If my live game improves 100 fold then il give it more serious thought

Good questions mate thanks very much Havnt seen you on the tables yet you not playing so much?

Dave

Glenelg

Enjoying the read.  That is all really and WP so far.

Lightwood

can be an easy game tho wacko

Chillidog	Small blind		75.00	75.00	4505.00
BigManch	Big blind		150.00	225.00	3275.00
	Your hole cards	A J
RUTSTER19	Fold
Lightwood	All-in		1147.50	1372.50	0.00
Wacko90	All-in		6661.26	8033.76	0.00
kwd	Fold
Chillidog	Fold
BigManch	Fold
Wacko90	Unmatched bet		5513.76	2520.00	5513.76
Lightwood	Show	A J
Wacko90	Show	K A
Flop
		K A 7
Turn
		K
River
		4
Wacko90	Win	Full House, Kings and Aces	2520.00		8033.76

rancid

This is just sick wacko wp on the bink

GREGHOGG

seriously!!

#runlikewacko

Keep it going vwp!!

IDONKCALLU

wacko the sicko nice 1 welldone lovely bink

TINTIN

wow another bink well done.

reckon this challenge could be over before UKOPS is over:)))

68Trebor

Don't know how you do it, the poker god must love you. WP, £10k to £100k next! 

Glenelg

WP Wacko! 

Wacko90

Evening all,

Il make this fairly short for now and give a more in depth analysis tomorrow as im up early and am knackered. Again. :P

Firstly thanks for the rail and support, great community

Secondly I got very lucky.

Thirdly WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

That is all for now, will give some detail tomorrow

Current BR:£4068.23

Target £9999

GELDY

sick - wp - gl

Lambert180

Oh to be Wacko just for a day!

Nice work mate

GaryQQQ

Another stunning result, very well played, mbn!

£1,000 --------- /> £4,000 has only taken a week, a third of the way there already, spectacular.

MP33

Played you on 1st cpl of days  - Been away for nearly a week - unreal - keep it up

liamboi11

so sick this guy is a machine lol good goin keep it up buddy

waller02

legend!

ACEGOONER

Another ME to add to the collection. Totally and utterly sick.

Very well played, total SP legend.

engy

UNPOSSIBLE absolutely brilliant results wacko well done

Payney1978

Hi Wacko, top work with your challenges so far, really well done.

Considering the success you've had, do you have any plans to turn pro when you graduate from uni?

Also, have you had any nice binks on any other sites?

Keep up the good work.

Wacko90

The support is really great, definietly keeps me motivated so thanks very much to EVERYONE who has posted Just got in from cricket presentation, way too tired to do anything and got another early start so no play today

Must say I could never of dreamed of starting this well. originally I had planned nearly 2 months to make the 999! However its nice to be able to grind and really try and play to my full potential (which I have rarely felt). Its also great to have support from the family and obvs my GF who really is great and allows me the time to play.

Back on it tomorrow evening, got alot of uni work to get through first, lots fo journals to read etc etc so busy until evening. Dissertation is taking up a fair bit of time too so need to prioritise. But im kinda reluctant to stop playing when im running so good so trying to play as much as possible while the confidence is high.

Watching rush hour now before sleep. Chris Tucker, such an underrated actor I think hes hilarious. Hope he stars in some more films in the future I think hes a legend! Until tomorrow...

Wacko90

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Hi Wacko, top work with your challenges so far, really well done. Considering the success you've had, do you have any plans to turn pro when you graduate from uni? Also, have you had any nice binks on any other sites? Keep up the good work.
Posted by Payney1978

Hi Payney,

Thanks very much! Well, at the moment no, its not something I want to do, if im strapped for cash and struggling for a job then by all means yes Il happily play and make money on the side but at the moment I want a job relating and maybe specialising in my course.

I only (and very rarely) play on stars. I binked the big 22 on there last year for $8k or maybe 9k but nothing else and im not even in much profit on there. Generally I havnt really grinding stars, just sort of played here and there and never got any momentum going, nothing compared to sky anyway. maybe one day I can crack it, it is tempting to go chasing the bigger GTEE tourneys but at the moment I dont feel the need. 

I used to go blow money on stars when I was more naive and cocky thinking I was good enough to mix with the best but im not good enough for that. I guess iv began to mature a bit in recent times with money being more of an issue as im in third year at uni so now I am better with money and wont go on stars and blow a load on high stake mtts. Not a massive fan of other sites in general, not sure why, I just like sky and what this site gives. Obviously it can and im sure will improve and I look forward to that.

Rest assured im not delusional about how good I am at poker, I know there are way better players and im certainly not up there with the best but I think thats something thats important to realise. Obviously I know I can be a winning player if I focus enough and im happy to go into tourneys with that thought and be confident enough to make the moves I do. I know I could be better but hey, like iv said before I have to prioritise and poker isnt as high up as maybe it should. 

Sorry for rambling, didnt realise id gone completely off topic haha Thanks for your questions

Dave

walesboy

reading through - wow just wow!
could do with some of that stardust! please!
wp and hope it keeps going