Well I'd like to apologize in advance for the possible lengthiness of the initial post. I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Bryan and I'm 23 years old. I learned to play poker years ago, but never seriously and never really considered how intricate and complex the game really is. As well, I never really considered it to be a possible income. Meanwhile my brother was playinig for a decent living (dsmrolla06) yet I never took much interest in it, being more interested in various adventures I'd be off on. Recently I played a game with him and started getting really into the game. He told me about the site and I started doing my research of the game and instantly fell in love. I have also started learning the rest of the games of HORSE finding each one enjoyable in their own right. I think that by mastering other games in time that the skills will spill into hold'em as well.

Now I'll admit that I'm by far a beginner to the game. The extent of my experience is various low buy-in home games, a go at the casino with my brother, play money sn'gs, and free roll tournaments at a local bar. Unfortunately the money I've made had to go to support living expenses since I'm out of work. However that will soon change and I look forward to depositing my first $150 on poker stars and getting my feet wet.

I have set several goals for myself for the year with the ultimate goal of a br sufficient for 50NL. I have decided that my bankroll management will be quite conservative compared to what I've read, but this is to ensure that I don't need to make another deposit and keep afloat. I also don't plan on withdrawing from my br until I can win at 400nl and consider just playing full time.

Phase 1: $150
5NL
$2 Sn'G
$1 MTT

Phase 2: $350
10NL
$4Sn'G
$2 MTT

Phase 3: $1000
25NL
$11 Sn'G
$ MTT

Phase 4: $2250
50NL
$25 Sn'G
$12.50 MTT