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Article: All-in or Fold: The Choice Facing Young Poker Players

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  1. Cre8ive Cre8ive is offline Moderator

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    Dec 28th, 2008 (12/28/2008 2:43pm)

      
  2. pokerbrat13 pokerbrat13 is offline

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    Dec 30th, 2008 (12/30/2008 7:52am) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>Great article. I share the same feelings. As much as I hate doing the university work, certainly the social aspect cannot be reproduced anywhere else and ultimately becomes more of a life learning experience. I'm glad I will have gone, I only wish I focused less on poker while there.</p>
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  3. gguk2008 gguk2008 is offline

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    Dec 30th, 2008 (12/30/2008 7:58am) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>Great article. Spot on about it being as much about the experience as the outcome.</p>
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    Dec 30th, 2008 (12/30/2008 8:22am) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>100% true. i miss the shit outta college. just like everyone says it is definately the best years(however many it may be) of ur life.</p>
    <p>good article</p>
     
  5. pharreal87 pharreal87 is offline

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    Dec 30th, 2008 (12/30/2008 8:36am) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>great article. as much as i hate the classes and homework, i see that college is probably the best time of your life with meeting new people, nightlife, and all of that stuff that you will never have again and you need to enjoy it while you are there. Being able to balance school,poker,and nightlife/friends/events is very important while in college and if you can balance them well you will be fine.</p>
  6. Bigk975j Bigk975j is offline

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    Dec 30th, 2008 (12/30/2008 8:54am) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>Haven't we read this a thousand times?</p>
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    Dec 30th, 2008 (12/30/2008 9:38am) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>I got herpes in college and a case of the clap. stupid horses</p>
     
  8. LXAchopper602 LXAchopper602 is offline

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    Dec 30th, 2008 (12/30/2008 10:05am) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>both can be done posted this today</p>
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    Dec 30th, 2008 (12/30/2008 10:59am) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>Alright  but I do not think this was the greatest title for this article. </p>
     
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    Dec 30th, 2008 (12/30/2008 11:14am) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>why the hate for the article......it is a very helpful article for some that expressed my sentiments for college as well, almost to the T.  I didn't listen to a soul when I was younger starting college but I wish I would've read an article like this.....nice read</p>
     
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    Dec 30th, 2008 (12/30/2008 11:23am) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>good article. took a semester off and missed college way too much and am going back :)</p>
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    Dec 30th, 2008 (12/30/2008 12:14pm) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>This article pertains to my situation and thoughts exactly right now, I'm having serious motivational issues at school.  I need articles like this to reassure me and encourage me to stick with it another 3 1/2 years.  Well written, Thanks!</p>
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    Dec 30th, 2008 (12/30/2008 2:25pm) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>I am the "old poker" pro you have to beat.  As someone who has played the game for 35+ years, we all are looking for quick, easy ways to beat the "system".  From my life experiences, poker is great, as a hobby.  This generation just saw a "boom" and that "boom" can be misleading as to what poker will be like in the future.  Stay in college, get a degree, give poker a try, have something to fall back on.  All is not it as it seems.  Having ones money "mule" for them is the secret to success as a poker player, not winning at poker. </p>
    <p>Today's generation seems to want instant gratification.  Life is a marathon, not a sprint. (although time does fly by) </p>
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    Dec 30th, 2008 (12/30/2008 7:45pm) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>awesome article tyvm!</p>
     
  15. x30wakeman x30wakeman is offline

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    Dec 31st, 2008 (12/31/2008 11:51am) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>Having graduated from college and moved into the corporate world for several years, I highly recommend you go to college and get a degree you can fall back on.</p>
    <p>I admit I'm only a recreational hold 'em player. But I have studied the game, watch it a lot and play when I can.</p>
    <p>A career in poker will be a very, very tough road. You have to have more than the stones to make the call or push. You have to have analytical skills and math skills. You need to be able to calculate odds and understand probabilities. If you cannot nor believe that you do, then you are kidding yourself. Then you are just gambling.</p>
    <p>Not only do have to have the physical stamni to play long tournaments but the mental toughness especially to get beyond the tough beats and bad stretches you will face.</p>
    <p>There's a lot of tough competition out there as well. You have to be realistic. What sets you apart? What edge do you have? How will you continue to adapt?</p>
    <p>I'm telling you it will be very tough.</p>
    <p>Get your degree now while you are young. Getting it later in life is much more difficult especially when you have increasing responsibilities at work and / or at home (wife, kids, etc.).</p>
    <p>GET YOUR DEGREE NOW!!!</p>
    <p>x</p>
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    Jan 1st, 2009 (1/1/2009 1:49am) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>soo... should i go allin or fold?</p>
     
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    Jan 1st, 2009 (1/1/2009 4:55am) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>nice article! =)</p>
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  18. GusTheHun GusTheHun is offline

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    Jan 3rd, 2009 (1/3/2009 2:07am) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>good one...recommended  for all who  in that age...</p>
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    Jan 3rd, 2009 (1/3/2009 8:10am) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>great  article. 100% sure.</p>
  20. Rip_AA Rip_AA is offline

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    Jan 6th, 2009 (1/6/2009 7:37pm) in reply to Cre8ive

    <p>Think you forgot to mention due to the economic climate that poker might have you not living with your parents after your done with school.  </p>
    <p>Many of my friends who have graduated moved back in with their parents because they can't afford a apt.  Think slowly transitioning into the game is a lot better than diving in and having big gaps in the resume.</p>
     
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