[4thstreetpete]

Wow, what a great story. This thread definately needs resurrecting.

Thank you for taking the time to write up this long post. Congratulations Dynasty. I'm curious as to how things are going for you today?

I do have my own story to share and one day I will share it with the rest of the 2+2 readers.

Like you, I'm really disallusioned at my current job right now. I really hate the 9 to 5 grind and there have been several times when I really felt like I couldn't take it anymore and just walk off. The only thing that's stopping me is because I don't have the courage to do so and also what my family will think.

Reading your post I'm stunned that you made the choice that you did, quiting your stable job to become a professional poker player with hardly any experience. I do know that I would never have the guts to do what you did although my heart tells me to. This makes you a much better man than me. I will however decide to chase my dream one day.

Having just turned 30 I've had over 12 years of experience playing poker and I've been a winner pretty much all those years. I did take several years off during my university years and recently dipped my paws back into poker. This time however, it's for good.

I was pretty horrible when I started out. In Toronto we don't have poker limits lower than 5/10. I wished I took the time to learn more about the game when I was 18 because I would've been a much better player today. I am a quick learner though so things did work out.

I am concerned though that a lot of younger readers here will find inspiration from your post and quit their jobs or school and become a professional player with little or no experience. This is how some people become homeless. Reading your post, it had all the makings of a disaster story so I'm glad it all worked out for you. A lesser player would not be so lucky.

I make a very good living now but I can't help but feel that life is pretty boring. I don't have any illusions as to how glamourous and exciting being a professional poker player will be. I do know that when things go bad it can bring you to your knees. But whatever the case, it sure as hell a lot more exciting than what I'm doing now.