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

[flair1239]

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You guys really should really reflect on all your beliefs and thoughts and everything.

You are basically working your asses off, worrying, suffering, etc, to make as much money as possible as fast as possible with the reason: early retirement, so that you don't have to worry about money anymore. You worry about making a lot of money, because if you had a lot of money you wouldn't have to worry about it. WHEEEEEEEE!

Money has no magic intrinsic value. Money does not make you happy. That should be taught in kindergarten.

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That's just something poor people say. Kind of like "beauty is on the inside" is something ugly people say.

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Money only makes you happy when you already have a life that you are happy with.

If you are miserable to begin with, then adding money will not make that much difference.

This can mean different things to different people. When I was in my mid-twenties I had more disposable income than I do at this moment.

However I am happier now than I have ever been even though I basically live paycheck to paycheck. Also when you are already happy with your life "working for the man", does not really get you down.

IMO, many of you guys in your mid-tenties have a skewed idea of what it is like to work for living. If you are competent at what you do, it is really not a drag. Although maybe, as I said before that is because I am already happy.

[Monty Cantsin]

You know what else starts out fun and challenging and interesting and then, if you're not careful, can turn into a mind-numbing obligatory grind? Internet message boards.

/mc

[stinkypete]

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I think people who are addicted to gambling have a huge advantatge if they manage not to go broke. I'd explain further but I'm lazy.

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agree 100% and I am at a huge disadvantage to other ppl because I am not a gambler at all

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how did you get interested in poker then?

[NajdorfDefense]

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I mean, I have to believe that there are places in NYC where you could by a reasonable home for 600-700k, no?

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Actually, if you plan on having fewer than three kids and you and your spouse combine income for no less than $500,000/yr., then yes, you can find a reasonable place in NYC for 600-700k.

If I show you blueprints of 650k condos and co-ops in NYC, your mouth would drop. You can buy a very nicely arranged box for that amount. ...

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Yeah, but with the housing market in Manhattan you can still get an average condo for only $1.2mm and have $300k left over to 'retire' on.

Mmmmm, property taxes.

Other cities - totally different story. People should look at Miami as that bubble bursts. Sit outside, play 4-5 hrs a few days a week wireless, enjoy SoBeach, enjoy the weather, enjoy the ladies, etc.

[Dids]

"article can be found here . it's good stuff and i suggest that everyone read it

here is the real version though. if you are just starting out, you should take this seriously

1. player starts off playing low limit games. this is when poker is fun. he constantly figures stuff out on his own. at this point, the player can choose to enjoy the game, or get good at it

2. player discovers books. this is exciting for player, as now he can consistently beat his friends, or go into a casino and hold his own in 3/6 limit or 1/2 no limit. however, the player learns that he must play tight which is less fun

3. player discovers 2+2. great, now he can get all the strategy help he wants. but player is now in a sea of better players playing more tables making more money, so poker is now about getting better, and more importantly making more money. also, player realizes he must play at least 4 tables because that's the thing to do."

I got here, realized I couldn't/hate to 4 table and stopping trying to move past that. Then I won enough to buy myself cool toys and then stopped caring. I think I won even though I have less money.