The Thought below contains numerous suggestions for setting poker goals. It includes rigorous self-examination. Some people could use a little help. If you know someone like that, perhaps I can help.

I offer lovely gift certificates for lessons. They are redeemable on mutual availability, but I always move Certificate holders to the top of my priority list. Barry Tanenbaum Gift Certificates make wonderful (though somewhat expensive) stocking stuffers.

There will probably be a lesson price increase sometime in 2007 (do not hold me to this, but it is not a scare tactic. I expect to increase my hourly rate after the book comes out). Certificates purchased now are valid for one year and are good for the number of hours purchased regardless of any increases.

So give a loved one the gift of me! As always, first hour satisfaction is guaranteed or you get a full refund.