Hello and a happy New Year to the entire forum. I have chosen 2026 as my year of comeback in life, and that also includes some bankroll challenges. The first challenge is under the theme: From br0k3n_p0k3rk1d to c0m3back_p0k3rk1d 
Start: $150
Goal: $750
No numbers, but that's how 2025 was on PartyPoker on the Nanos/Micros up to $2 [code]
Small stakes, steady profit, a bit boring, but basically the best for BR-building and for the first challenge. You just have to realize that you don’t have to play it all the time; for now, it’s more about playing regularly and watching the bankroll grow.
BR management will be:
<100 Buy-in up to 1.1
101-250 Buy-in up to 2.2
251-400 Buy-in up to 3.3
401-750 Buy-in up to 5.5
But I will occasionally throw in some sats as well, e.g. $1.65 for the 11er or similar.
I would be happy if you follow me on Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
I have created brand-new accounts everywhere and will gradually fill everything with content. The stream will initially run with just chat and background music, as I still need to buy a good microphone, a good webcam, and another monitor. What’s built into the laptop isn’t suitable for streaming. 2025 was, by far, my worst year of life (not related to poker), with severe depressive episodes, two stays in a psychiatric hospital, way too much beer, a break in contact with my daughter, and temporary homelessness. Unfortunately, I also often vented my frustration here in the forum and took it out on others. I find that very bad and it was completely unnecessary, and it won’t happen in 2026. In December, I set new goals for 2026 and want to establish meaningful things that will hopefully lead to satisfaction and happiness:
❤️New permanent job starting mid-January at Deutsche Post full-time; I consciously decided against an office job, I like working outdoors and mostly working "undisturbed" for myself.
Become a plasma donor, first appointment is already scheduled for next week, preliminary blood test showed no abnormalities. You can then donate 2x per week, up to 60 times per year
Take a lifeguard course (DLRG Silver) in spring to work in summer at the swimming pools in a mini job
Complete training for a volunteer position at a children's hospice, but the next course is unfortunately not until June Volunteer once a week (or every 2 weeks) at an animal shelter (animal care)
Additionally, I will start playing table tennis in the club again from next week and also resume Indiacasport. I have been playing both in clubs since my youth or used to play.
Start dating after establishing the job and club activities to build a steady new relationship
❤️ possibly start triathlon casually.
Sure, a lot to handle, but basically it’s better to have a range of activities in sight first, and then you can always see what you want to keep. Fixed goals are definitely steady work, plasma donation, and a steady partnership.
Best regards and wishing you a good start to the year. 
