Some poker tactics will surprise you with their ease. This is one of them. Write down your results, every single time you compete.
Cult of Texas Holdem Psalm #4:
You have to record your wins and thy squanders; for it is the grand total of all a mans accomplishments which create their bottom line.
How detailed is your decision. I tend to believe that hourly specifics and that type of intimate information is not needed. Simply figure out how far up you are and what amount (if any) you have withdrawn. Of course, if you lose, note that too, regardless of how much it it might pain you.
Do not omit to write down what type of game you’re betting on, if that’s imperative to you. (In my experience, most gamblers keep to what they know and don’t experiment. If all you do is keep up, down and withdrawals, you are light years ahead of a majority of gamblers out there!)
Give yourself realistic goals, such as a ‘dream’ target (new vehicle, get-a-way or anything else). When you withdraw, mark the $$$$$ taken out to your dream tally. The more successful you are, the nearer that dream will get!