The Life Cycle of a Poker Player (and my thoughts on live vs online)

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It's worth noting that most or all of the players in the Big Game have played on FT at some point, and only two of these players are up, as far as I know (Phil Ivey and PA). I'm not lumping myself in the same category as these players by any stretch, I'm just noting that live and online are very different. Obviously, the skill sets in live vs online are different. I speculate that another key factor is that it's hard to conduct your life in such a way that you are set up for success in both live and online play. The live winner is ultra-flexible in his lifestyle, always willing to travel or stay up late to get in/stay in the best games. The online winner needs to live a more structured life. -Brandon