Thanks all, Stacks to be honest if people want to write me off their help list because I'm making my own descisions thats fine! It was really useful to get other insights away from the party line (start at 2nl->5->10>etc...) I think it's important to keep sight of the longer term picture when we're working towards a goal. The longer term picture is make a decent profit from poker, I dont see how grinding another 10-20k of hands at 2nl is going to help me towards that goal when I can just start grinding at 5nl.

I do make / set / break goals pretty frequently sure, but that's part of learning - and developing. I'm happy with the progress I've made so far and I'm very happy to be exposed to differing views when I ask questions. If everyone just said the same thing it wouldn't be much of a 'forum' in the literal sense of the word.

I'm enjoying poker and am sure I'll be moving up the stakes soon, I think that's what it boils down to. I know the importance of BR and protecting a roll - but as I have the money to be able to roll myself for 5nl, and as theres no difference in ability (in fact 5nl should if anything be a bit more standard judging from the replies above, and thus easier) I think that's the best way forward for now. I guess I'll find out soon enough!