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10-28-2007, 06:54 AM
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10-28-2007, 12:23 PM
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Re: NYT Article on Young Tycoons
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what happens when you feel like shooting yourself at the thought of playing more poker? [/ QUOTE ] hmm, this is where i am right now. i've done basically nothing for months and months, but i'm at least pondering getting a job sometime soon. unless i hit absolute gin in a big tournament, i will probably have a job within a few years. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
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10-28-2007, 12:54 PM
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Re: NYT Article on Young Tycoons
The pursuit of something you are absolutely passionate about whether it is starting a business, playing poker, etc is what makes people happy. Happiness is found doing not thinking IMO.
Most intelligent people who become good at poker also become bored with it at some point. Why? Because they challenge ceases to exist. Either they beat the biggest games out their or realize that it is just not worth the variance to play in them. Grinding one limit for ten years is like working on an assembly line. With that said. I over halfway through my second year as a pro and I absolutely love it. Playing is ok at best but poker allows me to do the things I wouldn't otherwise be able to. I highly value freedom and poker lets me come and go as I please. Just last week I picked up and moved across the country. I do think that most people are not cut out to be professionals though. I would imagine I am the only pro without a wife, kids, etc that wakes up at 8am everyday. Discipline is a huge factor in balancing your life when you are a pro. Most other internet players I have met severely lack in this area.
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10-28-2007, 05:26 PM
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Re: NYT Article on Young Tycoons
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T Most intelligent people who become good at poker also become bored with it at some point. Why? Because they challenge ceases to exist. Either they beat the biggest games out their or realize that it is just not worth the variance to play in them. Grinding one limit for ten years is like working on an assembly line. [/ QUOTE ] Sorry I don't understand this part. If they are so good that there is no longer the challenge, they would not need to be grinding at one level for ten years(or very long at all really), as they could move on to the next level. And if they are beating it for a decent clip at all, it should definitely be worth the variance.
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10-28-2007, 05:53 PM
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Re: NYT Article on Young Tycoons
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[ QUOTE ] T Most intelligent people who become good at poker also become bored with it at some point. Why? Because they challenge ceases to exist. Either they beat the biggest games out their or realize that it is just not worth the variance to play in them. Grinding one limit for ten years is like working on an assembly line. [/ QUOTE ] Sorry I don't understand this part. If they are so good that there is no longer the challenge, they would not need to be grinding at one level for ten years(or very long at all really), as they could move on to the next level. And if they are beating it for a decent clip at all, it should definitely be worth the variance. [/ QUOTE ] You have to actually be in this spot to understand it. I thought about making a post as to why this is but I would be preaching to the choir for those that understand and wasting my time otherwise.
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10-28-2007, 10:23 PM
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Re: NYT Article on Young Tycoons
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Life has a deeper meaning when you live for others and not just yourself. [/ QUOTE ] are we just throwing out random platitudes now? "The thirst for knowledge is a drink that should never be quenched" That one kind of fits here
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10-28-2007, 11:39 PM
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Re: NYT Article on Young Tycoons
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[ QUOTE ] Life has a deeper meaning when you live for others and not just yourself. [/ QUOTE ] are we just throwing out random platitudes now? "The thirst for knowledge is a drink that should never be quenched" That one kind of fits here [/ QUOTE ] Terrabon98, When was the last time someone thank you for making difference in his/her life?
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10-29-2007, 12:32 AM
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Re: NYT Article on Young Tycoons
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Poker players are a bit younger [/ QUOTE ] Maybe. [ QUOTE ] a bit less rich [/ QUOTE ] Only where orders of magnitude are considered "a bit". [ QUOTE ] but this article really struck a chord with me personally. Though these guys can just start another company...what happens when you feel like shooting yourself at the thought of playing more poker? [/ QUOTE ] You hopefully do not realize that you have no marketable skills and are not nearly as rich as you thought you were. J
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