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Joined: Jun 07Jul 11th, 2007 (7/11/2007 2:28am) in reply to Galapagos420
agreed, but i'd like to ask what are the differences to being a cash game pro vs being a tourney pro?
At first glance it seems like being a tourney pro has way more downsides than a cash game pro- due to all the time restraints. Can't internet cash game pros separate poker from the real world a lot better since they can play almost any time they want and stop any time too? Tourneys obviously require much greater time dedication, but I don't see the same problems arising for people who play only cash games. -
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great article, think I am going to join gym asap.
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Joined: May 05Jul 11th, 2007 (7/11/2007 2:44am) in reply to I_Blade_U
good article. He's right when he says it takes tons and tons of sacrifice and hard work to become very successful in this game. It really isnt as easy as it appears to be. Also, it is one of the most stressful jobs in the world, especially tourney poker, because 85% of the time (at least,) you fail. You dont really see that in too many other lines of work. Can't beat the freedom it provides though.
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hes not a bad playa and well i can only read solong but yea the grinds of life can be a b-i-t-c-h and bingo is his name-o
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Joined: Jan 06Jul 11th, 2007 (7/11/2007 2:46am) in reply to Galapagos420
agreed with all said
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Joined: Feb 06Jul 11th, 2007 (7/11/2007 2:48am) in reply to tekiller
yeah assass is good dude i so glad to see him doing well fo himself.keep it Alex and hope to see u at the tables(obv on my right:)
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yeah its not easy for most people, unless u run like i do and beat over pairs with 5 high 10 times a week
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Joined: Jun 06Jul 11th, 2007 (7/11/2007 2:52am) in reply to Galapagos420
Very good article assass, i agree w/ all u said. GL and c u @ the tables.
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Joined: Jan 06Jul 11th, 2007 (7/11/2007 2:56am) in reply to four6suited
i really enjoyed the article myself. best of luck to him. i am one of those that started taking poker a little seriously and it eventually just sucked the fun out of it for me due to the work it takes to be successful (especially with less recreational depositing now it seems). i am completely burnt out and who knows if i will come back, or play anytime soon. it's true though, that the game will be here to stay., so i'll be out pursuing other interests and goals, knowing well the game of poker will always be there if i ever want to come back and play for fun.
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A+++ would read again.... seriously... one of the best in a few months for me...
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Joined: Nov 06Jul 11th, 2007 (7/11/2007 3:19am) in reply to kasilof
I started jogging in the mornings 2 months ago, and aside from helping me shed some unnecessary weight, it's given me an extra burst to get through my day. Run 3 to 5 miles and you will get a nice "natural" high (I still enjoy the artificial ones more...) that gives you some clarity and focus to help with your play.
You don't need a gym membership, just take 30 to 45 minutes a day to run a few miles, it will go a long way. -
you ever refer to getting stoned as an ''artificial'' high again and ill introduce you to a classic case of the wubangle......tooth to curb, foot to head
in honesty this was a really well written article and im going to hold off going pro at least 3 months now -
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One quote I didn't understand before I quit my job was "If you can make 40-50k at a regular job with a fair amount of responsibility, you need to make 120k at online poker for it to be even". Because its 3 times as hard in every aspect.
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It's just probably a more fair equivalent given the risk. It doesn't make sense to spend your time on higher risk endeavors if the reward is the same. I know for a lot of people poker is more fun than going to a 9-5 every day, but that really doesn't last more than a couple years for most. Most people end up doing what's best for their family and financial situation in the long run. If a secure job is better for those things, most people end up giving up the dream at some point.
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Ok article but these days no one seems to talk about the upsides of playing pro much. Pro poker is great if done right. The great thing you have with it is the fact you can play anywhere there is an internet conection, at anytime. If done right you can use it to have a great life rather than it becoming your life. The impression I get from most pro poker players is that they play 70 hours a week, dont see sunlight for weeks, eat badly and dont exercise. If done right it can be used to travel the world, party a lot, allow time for enjoyable physical activity, ie. surfing, snowboarding etc.. and bascly do what you want. Ive been overseas for the best part of the last yr, averaged playing about 12 hours a week of online poker cash games, which has been my sole source of income for traveling. At the same time my friends I went to uni with are stuck in big cities at home, working 50 hour plus weeks, not liking their jobs, and not making the most of being young and seeing the world. Pokers not all bad.
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Joined: Sep 06Jul 11th, 2007 (7/11/2007 5:29am) in reply to Galapagos420
Wow that was a good read
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Joined: Jul 05Jul 11th, 2007 (7/11/2007 6:04am) in reply to b.stern
"b.stern" said: "Ive been overseas for the best part of the last yr, averaged playing about 12 hours a week of online poker cash games, which has been my sole source of income for traveling."
12 hours a week is just unrealistic... as is the way you talk about poker. Do you realize that the best cash game players in the world could very easily be stuck after several months on that part-time schedule of yours?
I mean, I'm all for talking about the upsides of being an Internet Pro, but c'mon, anyone who's worth their salt chuckles at what you wrote. The only people who talk that way about being a professional poker player are n00bies and players on a heater who don't understand variance.
Also, you say "IF DONE RIGHT..." I argue that Assassinato's way is a lot closer to doing it right (for a long-term successful poker player) than this stuff you're posting. It's all about volume, work ethic, sacrifices, and just trying to do the best you can with a whole bunch of difficulties. It's not much about some imagined carefree lifestyle... sorry, it's just not. GL to you at the tables :) -
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Joined: Jan 07Jul 11th, 2007 (7/11/2007 6:20am) in reply to kennyb270
it was a very well written article...obv i am going to college in autumn so I will definetely not be a poker pro but I admire all young online pros that is kicking ass live, which really shows the new young generation is much stronger and smarter vs the older pros, because they have simply played more hands online :D and it is so much enjoyable to watch the online wiz to play poker instead of the tight old guys
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yeah i really enjoyed reading it, some great insight into the pros life
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