[Smurph64]

When I moved up I had no margin for error and it feels pretty tough when you are going up 250%.

To help alleviate the emotional stress of losing my precious babies that much faster I played two table at the lower limit for a bit to feel comfortable or until I made up about 10 bb for the higher level (5 bucks)

Then I would look for a good table with 30 to 40 percent seeing a flop.

I would then be able to sit through a swing or two without getting too upset. The ten bb cushion was usually enough to handle a few bad beats.

Even though the cards are the same at higher levels they don't feel the same and so emotionally I had to know that I could make the same plays I was used to making at the lower level.

My barometer was pocket JJ's. If I feel uncomfortable reraising from CO or Button with JJ then I am at too high a level.