i agree, the problem seems to be a lack of patience and discipline. to answer your question, i built up my roll the hard way, one quarter at a time. at times, it was boring as hell but it produced results. whenever i try to break out and get rich quick at a NL table or a higher limit table, i inevitably lose several hundred $$$ and have to go back to basics. winning poker is a GRIND, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

ChezJ