I don't want to be a professional (LC)

Carlson411 · #1 03-30-2007, 01:53 PM

Im not really sure what poker is for me any more. I think I'll call it an extreme hobby. I have fun with it. I give my PC a break sometimes to get away. However, during the break I may be reading a poker magazine or watching some tournament on TV. This week alone I probably played 600-1000 hands and I only played 2 days. Not a good session this week so Im going to take a long break b/c April 14th I'll be in A.C. Yes 2 weeks is like 3 mos away from poker for me. Love the game and really like it as my hobby. I also like the money aspect and studying it.

reddred · #2 03-30-2007, 02:49 PM

I agree totally w/ OP.......the bottom line is, when I rely too much on the money (am moving closer to professional), I get more stressed out, am more prone to tilt, and have less fun (b/c I'm losing). When I keep it on the hobby level of importance, I have more fun, play better, and win more.

renereal · #3 03-30-2007, 10:49 PM

To me people who turn pro are the players who experience this winning streak were they build there bankroll really fast in a short amount of time and think wow this is easy ill go pro but then reality hits and they have bad beats and a big losing streak to bring them back to reality.

Yoshi63 · #4 03-31-2007, 12:58 AM

Thanks for the replies, nice to see others' viewpoint on the matter.

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When I keep it on the hobby level of importance, I have more fun, play better, and win more.

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I think this pretty much sums up my thoughts!

Uglyowl · #5 03-31-2007, 06:11 PM

My worst day at my real job is nowhere close to my worst day at poker. I can't imagine doing this day in and day out for rent and food.

I am ready to bust up my computer at the moment... gd Pokerstars Supernova freeroll ruined my weekend.