Lessons learned from an 80 cent loss

Disclaimer: This is an account of an ultra low stakes online experiment to turn 5 bucks into millions.  As of right now (1 month in) the bankroll stands at $21.80  If you are looking for high stakes, big money then look elsewhere.  If you are interested in bankroll management and slow, conservative play then read on.

 

Last night I only played for about 15 minutes, but I played like I had only 15 minutes worth of experience.  I was calling bets when I knew for a fact I was beat.  I called the blinds pre-flop with garbage like J-7 just hoping to hit a flop I could play.  It was probably the worst playing I have done since my initial deposit 12 months ago.  The night started with me having the 2^nd best hand about 3 hands in a row.  I lost my initial buy in of 40 cents when I held K-10c and hit a K on the flop.  I bet and called all the way down only to see aces flipped up against me.  He played it perfectly and I played like the idiots I always hope to be up against.  Playing the wild style had some swings and at times I found myself up, then just a few hands later I would be down to the cyberfelt.  I left the tables once the WSOP was over and I was down 80 cents.  The money is nothing really, I've probably got that much stuck in the cushions of my couch, but what did I learn from this experience?  I've said it before, I'm not out to make a score, I just want to improve my game.  Maybe .02-.04 cents is the level I belong at right now.  If I can't control my hands that I play here, How would I expect to play at a 5-10 or higher table.  I'd like to think that I would tighten up because of the stakes but my experience here is supposed to train me for the big games.  So, Now what am I going to do?  Unless the hurricane hits the base and I can't travel, I'll be in Tennessee for the weekend.  When I get back I'm going to put some serious time into my game.  Back to 2 tables of super tight play, Polishing my "A" game.  By next weekend I should be solidly into the .05-.10 game making my bankroll grow.  I know how to play, I am sure I can when at any small/medium level right now.  I just hope I can remember these 80 cents and how losing will happen when I let my game go.  Losing 3 quarters and a nickel last night may someday save me a lot more.

 

AmmoJoe