I was profitable within 1 month. I've always been a consistent winner because I don't allow my emotions to control my clicky finger. I lay down tough hands to tight opponents, and put my money in when it's LOGICAL to do so. Some people are built to think in a poker world. Some people are emotional rollercoasters who would need psychological counseling before sitting in at 100NL if you know what I mean. Learn to detach and make sound decisions. Talk to yourself while you play. Tell yourself why you're doing something. Justify each decision. That's what wins. Well, that and the whole universe that opens up once you really start to manipulate the game. That's for later though.