The roll continues...big head play is sure to follow.

Yesterday was another very good day. I am only 3 days and 20 hours into my outspoken goals listed in my September 1st post. BUT, I am averaging $30 a day, I am averaging $4.50 an hour and have consistently been winning 5 times out of 6 games played.

So, today is a good day to ponder why I am winning, and what I need to avoid big head play.

Money Management. I am playing at a level that I am comfortable. Meaning, if I lose my buy in, lose my reload, I am still ahead for the month. No need to move up in levels yet. Stay at the $0.50/$1.00 levels for the time being. Wait til I am at $600 bankroll (300 times the big blind) before I move up to $1/$2.

Play quality hands. Playing poker is fun. Folding hand after hand is NOT fun. But, again, as I said in Sept. 1st posting, I want to start keeping score. I want to make money, not have fun. So, do not play hands that are less than 3 to an 8. Be careful playing rough 8's. Pay close attention to what you are playing against. Be aggressive when I am ahead, be passive when you are chasing. Buying a pot is difficult at this level; pick your spot, but be careful trying. And rule number one...When you are losing badly, toss your hand.

Patience. Good hands come. Forcing a mediocre hand into a good hand betting strategy almost always back fires. It's low limit. Wait for the big hand and bet. The players will chase.

OK, three good rules. Live them, love them and FOLLOW THEM. I am winning with this strategy. If I try to play above myself, I will be just another hyper aggressive player (that I love to mark and play against). Be the player I am concerned about, not the player I beg to chase.

For the record, yesterday I topped $400 bankroll, set a 3 day winning streak, and met all my announced goals. For now...It is good to be me.