Have you ever considered giving up poker?

[Havik]

Unfortunately I am thinking about it!

Ofcourse, Just like anything in life. There comes a point where you might feel like giving up. That is usually when your on the edge of success.

 

[Erik moraes]

No, never. Why did you start thinking that?

Bro! Too many hands lost with less than 5% probability in a row! I don't know if it's poker or the site. what do you think?

 

[Erik moraes]

Giving up on something shows weak mentality etc - therefore i'd never do anything like that

so have the "strong mind" and jump off a cliff saying you won't die! Let's see what happens!

 

[B1731898]

No !!! It's my hobby, pastime, adds a little cash to my income. I only play freerolls and Micro Stakes tournaments. Only other things in my life are reading and sports. Of course I'm 73 years old.

My thoughts exactly. The only difference is, I paint, that is my passion. I've always been an artist, but have only been painting for 10 years. I sell them, and occasionally give them as gifts. Poker is my second passion! And I'm 43. It's my hobby, and entertainment. Plus it adds a little to my income.

 

[akmost]

I can totally live without poker , the thing is to control it and not be controlled by the urge of playing

 

[57noona]

I used to think that I could give up poker but something always brings me back to the game. I take breaks from poker from time to time.

 

[JRTHEKING]

Yep...unless one is playing professionally or semi-professionally sometimes the twists and turns of life gets in the way

 

[marvbake]

Yes.

When you acquire skills (engineering & science), you plan on not playing poker again.

Acquire skills so you won't rely on poker for any aspirations to be successful.

 

[Nathan Williams]

Countless times.

Then I take a few deep graphs, look at my long term graph and realize that it is just routine short term variance.

 

[fernandovr]

No, I play for hobby and not for profession, I have a lot of fun playing.

 

[ninjareal]

easy answer , No
as too motivation, if I ever feel beaten down or just want to walk down memory lane, I watch reruns of HSP or similar PAD episodes , the jokes and commentary and just poker in general always get me itching for more ! good poker, and hope we all compete at highest levels and be inspirations to the younger Gen

 

[motorcity1957]

I have quit for periods of time for a variety of different reasons. I miss the game when I don't play for long periods.

 

[Refinado Tom]

I think it´s normal to think about leaving poker after a bad run or a deep bad beat.
Take some time and then you will return with renewed airs.

Good Luck !

 

[dagscags]

Yes at time when keep getting bad beats

I like to have a extended break away from the game and come back fresh

 

[ninjareal]

I'll just like to add more, I used to play a lot of chess, and had deep thoughts about it, my relation to it and the chess world , the history of chess and contributing to that history etc, long lines indeed, so some people may have similar thoughts about poker, in general I have always wanted to give back to chess , but as I was gearing up for a big thrust in that direction, I met poker and it's been a steep upward curve ever since with no upper limit in sight, chess is hard, and the want to view from perspectives , add ideas, leave a mark to help and inspire others is great, however poker is easier imo, and same goals are possible, but with higher fiscal returns .
maybe I'm just waffling, but each will have their own desires and reasons for playing, my main point I guess is like anything, there are many ways to view or understand something, and if at the end of the day you find something more productive, then do that . .. until then , shuffle up and deal

 

[pokergopher]

Unfortunately I am thinking about it!

After black Friday I was forced to give up online poker. I didn't trust any of the poker sites online after that event. Recently though I've started to play again on Americas Cardroom. I'm still suspicious of online poker, so I have not deposited any money. I'm only playing the freerolls and entering giveaways. I'm hoping to build a bankroll without having to deposit money.

 

[christmasscorpion]

Hello,
Yes, this happens and it's sad that I am visited by thoughts at times and all this is the fault of dispersion.

 

[AzdajaD]

Huh, never, not me...

 

[gravac]

Yes sure when im in the REM phase of my brain

 

[Comboss599]

Poker playing gives a lot of fun especially when it's going good but sometimes when i have bad luck for long time and poker is not giving me that thing i start to consider to finish my playing.

 

[manzanillo53]

No never, it is a great pastime in fact I am having people over tomorrow night. Tequila Y Poker night.

 

[Arthur ZM]

Yes, such thoughts came, I remember even quit playing for half a year, but then started again.

 

[BDR-83]

Yes threw several times but still came back.

 

[Pepitcho23]

All depends of the people, but no, dont give up, if u give up its only on internet, i love to play real tournament.. its different! :elefant:

 

[west28]

everyday after loosing and loosing and not really seeing any results makes me want to just quit.