my version of ray zee's "the different stages in a player's life"

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he realizes that he will regret every second he didn't spend playing poker, so he is now forced to play everyday, as much as possible. once the player reaches this stage he is trapped.

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pretty accurate for anyone that's making good money whether its $100,$200 or $500 an hour ..could be much lower dollar amounts for many players..either way you are right about the concept of feeling trapped.

On feeling trapped:I've planned 7 weeks of vacation this year away from poker already had 3-4 weeks off total this year-you need to force youself to take breaks.