Very few people have what it takes to be a lifetime professional gambler. Emotions have to be kept in check and patience has to be practiced on a daily basis. I play with some players much sharper than me, but I usually can outlast their bankroll at some point. I can't remember the last time I was upset at a poker table.
i play for a living now, you have to treat it like a job, knowing your going to play 8-10 hours per day, i play mostly 2/5 no limit, my goal is win $250 per day. i play out of a 5k bankroll, it truely is a grind, you have to have alot of patience, and alot of music on your ipod to overcome the boredum hand after hand.
good luck to you
good luck to you
I used to watch Matt play while i played myself....can tell he's very disciplined and doesn't sweat the bad beats....you play so much you just get used to it. He sees the 'long run'....knows that the numbers will pan out.
I can't stand the bad beats. Has made me quit so many times.
I can't stand the bad beats. Has made me quit so many times.
once you play a significant number of hours online, bad beats just won't rattle you, you see them so often.
I play as a "pro", and I use that term loosely, during the summer. I usually bring in a couple K in very limited play. I think I could clear much more if I would just go to the boat every about 3-4 days a week, but I have too much going on to bother really. I enjoy playing what I play and im happy to take what Ive made during the summer and use it on something fun. Believe me, the boats around here are very beatable
I play as a "pro", and I use that term loosely, during the summer. I usually bring in a couple K in very limited play. I think I could clear much more if I would just go to the boat every about 3-4 days a week, but I have too much going on to bother really. I enjoy playing what I play and im happy to take what Ive made during the summer and use it on something fun. Believe me, the boats around here are very beatable
The term professional poker player is used much too loosely. Only a significant time will tell. I have been a professional gambler my entire adult life, but could never be just a poker pro. That is why I have achieved decent results over the years playing any type of cards. I DON'T have to play!
