Have you ever considered giving up poker?

#1 December 29th, 2019, 9:27 PM

Unfortunately I am thinking about it!

#2 December 29th, 2019, 9:40 PM

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. Have you ever considered giving up poker?

Have you ever considered giving up poker?

#3 December 29th, 2019, 9:41 PM

I have never considered giving up poker but sometimes you do need to take a break. Personally I have had time periods where I have been playing and studying so much that I have an information overload. When I get to that point I usually need to take a break and get my mind off of poker.

#4 December 29th, 2019, 10:40 PM

I've thought about it a time or two. I play generally for fun but my wife considers it gambling and unchristian like but i enjoy it so usually when i do want to quit i have to go through the pros and cos and usually the pros win. Good luck. it keeps me from choking ppl
out

#5 December 29th, 2019, 11:37 PM

No, never considered giving up.

You have to keep a rational perspective on the game. Its ups and downs and ten thousands bad beats...and we all know that comes with the territory.

The reason I was drawn to poker is that- learning to cope with all the adversity. It was never about the gamble but the psychology of playing.

#6 December 29th, 2019, 11:46 PM

I have, and did for quite a long time. After Poker Stars and most others couldn't let American players play, I stopped.

I started back when CC sent me an email stating that there was indeed somewhere we could play.
I started playing again, got used to playing again, now I play once in a while. I mostly just play Poker Stars Omaha Hi/Lo. I play in very few CC tourneys as of late. Too many in it for the free roll types. lol Even though you don't have to pay for an entry doesn't mean you should not respect CC and the game of poker itself and do the best you can, learning the whole time.

#7 December 29th, 2019, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by Erik moraes

Unfortunately I am thinking about it!

Did you find something more interesting than poker?

#8 December 30th, 2019, 12:17 AM

I like very much poker, so I keep trying to to achieve my goals, and have nice time! I have never thought of giving up. Have you ever considered giving up poker?

#9 December 30th, 2019, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by Erik moraes

Unfortunately I am thinking about it!

Not once ever ... there have been times in my life when other things were more important and demanding of my time but I always looked forward to playing again it has been a big part of my life even if I have never been a pro .....

#10 December 30th, 2019, 12:53 AM

no, take it like a game, win some lose some. always fun.

#11 December 30th, 2019, 10:38 AM

I will leave poker only when I get to that stage where I lose important amounts from the family budget. Until then it is fun.

#12 December 30th, 2019, 12:44 PM

I have never had a proper reason to think about it. For me poker is a hobby and a good opportunity to have fun, so I do not see the need to give up my favorite hobby.

#13 December 30th, 2019, 12:52 PM

I grinded a pretty good living online pre-black Friday. By the time black Friday hit I was burnt out and looking forward to giving it a rest. I didn't play much over the next few years, and when I returned to play some recreationally it was more enjoyable.

#14 December 30th, 2019, 1:00 PM

No, never!

#15 December 30th, 2019, 2:41 PM

Well I have considered it .... I have had two moments in which I have gone through two bad times in which I lost my bankroll ... and of course that discourages you and makes you think if you should or not ... leave of playing poker ... however after analyzing it with the coldest mind ... in my personal case I could tell myself that it was best to take a break for a week ... and then come back with more force ... !

#16 December 30th, 2019, 4:41 PM

Yes, and for the most part I have given it up.

That fact that you are considering it is a good sign, it means that you are in control. You have what is known as "cognitive distancing" which is the separation of one's thoughts and immediate actions/reactions. Essentially, you are stopping your thoughts and questioning them. You should take this opportunity to reflect on what you want out of the game of poker and what you want out of life.

#17 December 30th, 2019, 5:01 PM

Giving up on something shows weak mentality etc - therefore i'd never do anything like that Have you ever considered giving up poker?

#18 December 30th, 2019, 5:06 PM

Hi mate.I�ve never considered giving up poker at all..It gives me joy and of course some cash.This being so, I have no reason to stop playing this game..Happy New Year!

#19 December 30th, 2019, 6:25 PM

Yes i do.. Sometimes is awful when you have a losing streak on the river, makes you wonder why the hell we play this thing?

But i always come back, i like the game

#20 December 30th, 2019, 7:12 PM

Originally Posted by Risto234

Giving up on something shows weak mentality etc - therefore i'd never do anything like that Have you ever considered giving up poker?

Having something go contrary to how you envisioned it is ok, it happens all the time...to everybody. Mental strength comes in accepting this fact and using prior "failures" as building blocks in one's maturity and self development. Mentally latching on to a prior conviction, regardless of what is occurring in the present, is the true "weak mentality."

#21 December 30th, 2019, 7:33 PM

No, never. Why did you start thinking that?

#22 December 30th, 2019, 7:36 PM

Yes, sometimes

#23 December 30th, 2019, 7:46 PM

Every single day when i see that 80% of the hands are won by the biggest underdog in online poker. So every day in the last 10 years....

#24 December 30th, 2019, 7:56 PM

Yes after a run of bad beats I have thought about packing it in. I just love it too much though and always come back to play.

#25 December 30th, 2019, 8:01 PM

No I have not , I�ve taking breaks but eventually return..

#26 December 31st, 2019, 12:39 AM

Originally Posted by Erik moraes

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.

#27 December 31st, 2019, 5:50 AM

Originally Posted by Transcendence

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?

#28 December 31st, 2019, 5:57 AM

Originally Posted by Risto234

Giving up on something shows weak mentality etc - therefore i'd never do anything like that Have you ever considered giving up poker?

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

#29 December 31st, 2019, 5:57 AM

Originally Posted by wagon596

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. Have you ever considered giving up poker?

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.

#30 January 5th, 2020, 1:52 AM

I can totally live without poker , the thing is to control it and not be controlled by the urge of playing Have you ever considered giving up poker?

#31 January 5th, 2020, 2:01 AM

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.

#32 January 5th, 2020, 5:04 AM

Yep...unless one is playing professionally or semi-professionally sometimes the twists and turns of life gets in the way Have you ever considered giving up poker?

#33 January 5th, 2020, 5:45 AM

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.

#34 January 5th, 2020, 8:52 AM

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.

#35 January 5th, 2020, 5:17 PM

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

#36 January 5th, 2020, 5:21 PM

easy answer , No Have you ever considered giving up poker?

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 Have you ever considered giving up poker?

#37 January 5th, 2020, 5:28 PM

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.

#38 January 5th, 2020, 5:36 PM

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 !

#39 January 5th, 2020, 5:46 PM

Yes at time when keep getting bad beats

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

#40 January 5th, 2020, 5:50 PM

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 Have you ever considered giving up poker?

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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 Have you ever considered giving up poker?

. .. until then , shuffle up and deal

#41 January 5th, 2020, 5:52 PM

Originally Posted by Erik moraes

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.

#42 January 5th, 2020, 7:03 PM

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

#43 January 5th, 2020, 7:05 PM

Huh, never, not me... Have you ever considered giving up poker?

#44 January 5th, 2020, 7:34 PM

Yes sure when im in the REM phase of my brain

#45 January 5th, 2020, 7:39 PM

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.

#46 January 5th, 2020, 8:21 PM

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

#47 January 5th, 2020, 8:27 PM

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

#48 January 5th, 2020, 8:48 PM

Yes threw several times but still came back.

#49 January 5th, 2020, 8:49 PM

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! Have you ever considered giving up poker?

#50 January 6th, 2020, 2:32 AM

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

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