I've been at the ferguson challenge for a few years. I just can't seem to get past a couple hundred dollars. Also, I only shave when absolutely necessary.
No I don't get rakeback. For the longest time I was trying to play like I saw on tv, Before I learned about ev, the gap concept and other winning poker strategies. I am also a br management nit. I have only taken 2 or 3 shots above the 5% rule, none of them have turned out well. Combine that with a night every couple of months where A few bad beats have me steamed, where I go off and lose good chunks of my bankroll.