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[QUOTE="CanOkie, post: 920731, member: 24276"]
Philthy, I completely understand where you are at.  I moved up from .05/.10 NLHE to .10/.25 because others were seemingly moving up due to their successes.  I became impatient and frustrated.  I also paid no attention to BR.  Even though I did well at the .10/.25 limits, my gut feeling was that I was playing above my means.

I learned all I could about bankroll management and quickly discovered, I was playing unprotected so my gut was right.  Now I listen to my instincts and I've found that my first impressions or feelings are usually correct.  I believe I've found a good balance between my new found bankroll nit behavior and following my instincts.

I've created a "move up" plan based on BR management which fits my playing style (tight aggressive).  Now I feel much more comfortable playing and not worried about loosing my buy-in b/c my BR can handle the ups and downs.

btw - I did drop back to .05/.10 ring games.  Mentally, I know that I can drop back just as easy as I can move up.  This thought process has lessened my frustrations and impatience.  Also, it does NOT matter how others are performing with their BR.  Just b/c others are moving up doesn't mean they are doing it for the right reasons or doing well. Their success could also be an illusion.  Heaven forbid.....they could be lying too :-)  Bottom line: I've learned other people's BR doesn't matter.  My recommendation to you is:  Know your playing style, follow your BR management, continue to do things to improve (play well, books, Cardschat forums) and trust your instincts.  That's is about all you can do.  Good Luck
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