Introduction to Phase II:
-Phase I of my Operation has been complete.
-Here is a link to my first thread, which covers my climb from $2nl to $25nl: http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/...nl-t81951.html For those of you who have doubts about turning $50 into a couple thousand, please read. I admit I've struggled at times, but in the end I learned enough to get by. It can be done, just work really hard.
-This thread will be focused on my experineces through $50nl and $100nl specifically, though I will be playing at $25nl depending on a number of factors during this time as well.
-The focus of this thread may shift who knows...I have no idea where I'll end up, but I think I have what it takes to get through and move up some more.

***RULES REGARDING Bankroll Management AND STAKE CHECKLIST***
1. $2NL........................ $ 50 ----------------- 25 BI's ..........COMPLETE
2. $5NL........................ $ 150 --------------- 30 BI's ..........COMPLETE
3. $10NL...................... $ 300 --------------- 30 BI's...........COMPLETE
4. $25NL...................... $ 875 --------------- 35 BI's...........COMPLETE
5. $50NL...................... $ 1,750 ------------- 35 BI's...........COMPLETE
6. $100NL.................... $ 4,000 ------------- 40 BI's
7. $200NL.................... $ 10,000 ----------- 50 BI's

I thought I'd repost this here for a couple reasons. For one, I think anyone who's relatively new to poker reading this Operation will benefit from seeing this chart. I have followed it religiously, and I want to set an example that proper bankroll management isn't that hard, but should be taken seriously. If you struggle with it, you need to re-assess your goals and ask yourself what you want out of this game. These are minimum guidelines for me. I 'took shots' a couple times and then decided against it, waiting till I had at least the minimum amount for each stake before trying. If you struggle with discipline (I know I do at times) setting up a chart like this to follow will really help keep you in line. Feel free to copy it for your own.

Summer Season Goals (July/August):
[ ]40k+ hands of cash per month
[ ]Attain Platinum Star
[ ]Study TOP/TAP thoroughly
[ ]Read HOH V2: Endgame to sharpen up MTT play
[ ]Fill my personal quota for playing DON SNG's (lol)
[ ]Play where you feel comfortable: Just because I can play $50nl doesn't mean I have to every day.
[ ]Have fun

Special thanks to Spenda, Stax, Spoonitnow. Spenda's video's on Grinderschool really helped me see things in action and get me going when I was playing the lowest microstakes. Spoon has really helped me develop my hand reading skills and sharpen up my method of reviewing HH's - I appreciate the coaching services you provided. Staxs' posts in the forums/discussions in IRC etc have helped in alot of ways too. If it weren't for you 3 I'd either be a 2+2er or be stuck at 5nl.

Alright that's it for now, stick around for exciting updates and whatnot