Motivation to play

#1 January 5th, 2018, 7:14 PM

Why do you play Poker? What is your biggest motivation when you enter to play (as well as seek to win)?

#2 January 5th, 2018, 7:19 PM

I play poker because I enjoy it while I do it,and the only motivation for me is to be better day by day...

#3 January 5th, 2018, 7:55 PM

Probably the thing I like the most in poker is reading my opponents' minds and trying to predict what their cards are.

#4 January 5th, 2018, 8:25 PM

To be able to improve day by day in order to improve my weaknesses and thus be able to add a large amount of money some day to my bank. I enjoy playing it a lot although sometimes I get mad by bad beats ahahah

#5 January 5th, 2018, 8:31 PM

my only motivation is the money then the pleasure to practice this game, to be serious we all play this game for money because we do not like physical work

#6 January 5th, 2018, 9:14 PM

I like the process, I enjoy the game. If I win it will be great, if I lose all the same not bad

#7 January 6th, 2018, 10:06 PM

My main motivation for playing poker is money 💰💸💰

#8 January 7th, 2018, 8:37 PM

I do not need any motivation, i realy love this game, and i play only freerolls.

#9 January 7th, 2018, 8:42 PM

The motivation to win a huge pot, and get pleasure from the game!

#10 January 7th, 2018, 8:51 PM

of course the first thing is the desire is though small but the winning goal to win and show their skills and luck in poker

#11 January 7th, 2018, 9:54 PM

Earn money because when you work money is not enough and even excitement.

#12 January 7th, 2018, 11:16 PM

For me is money for sure, because I would never play a tournament for more than 6 hours only for fun

#13 January 8th, 2018, 4:57 PM

First of all, my motivation it's winning money.
Secondly, it is enjoyment for the game.
And thirdly, this is a good exercise for the brain.

#14 January 8th, 2018, 6:01 PM

only vice,

your question is small, but very deep, it is more now I feel that many times it is better to share a moment with the family, which are my true motivation for life. ty

#15 January 20th, 2018, 8:00 PM

Motivation - to do what you love to quit my job, and of course this journey

#16 January 20th, 2018, 8:03 PM

Learn how to earn money on poker.

#17 January 20th, 2018, 8:08 PM

My motivation is when, at the end of the session, I see in the bankroll 200, 300 $ but also the poverty that my country is struggling, Romania Romania is like Etiopia )

#18 January 20th, 2018, 8:14 PM

I play for challenge and I like mental workouts.

#19 January 20th, 2018, 9:29 PM

Poker for me is a challenge and development. Of course, motivation is also a desire to win money

#20 January 20th, 2018, 11:18 PM

Definitely money, no doubt about it. Poker represents freedom and keeps my dream alive that someday I wouldn't have to have a day job anymore. That dream motivates me to study to become better and better so I could earn my living just by playing. I am a realist and I know that it might never happen for me but at least I try and enjoy the ride along the way. It's the best feeling to look back and see that I have already gotten far from where I started That motivates me more than ever and of course the root of all that is money.

#21 January 20th, 2018, 11:40 PM

i love poker itself in particular NLHE !! its almost at an addiction level, if my laptop is on then cards are being dealt! granted i play small stakes 5/10 cent blinds occasionally more but the thrill of winning or more so calling a bluff on a big pot is superb it cant be denied , i don't mind breaking even but if i can double up the excitement is superb. freerolls are a big inspiration also as i plan my evening around them.chrrts MF888

#22 January 21st, 2018, 12:42 AM

My main motivation to play poker is to earn money by playing cards.

#23 January 21st, 2018, 5:43 AM

Motivation for me is always money however there are lots of time I get burned out. If I’m not having fun playing I stop. Playing when I’m not enjoying always leads to me putting myself in stupid spots and generally playing -ev

#24 January 21st, 2018, 10:07 AM

I play poker because it's a game that I love to make decisions read your opponents and my motivation is to be better each day

#25 January 21st, 2018, 11:38 AM

main motivation for me is money and also try to get better

#26 January 21st, 2018, 11:45 AM

My motivation in poker in the first place is to earn money and be independent from anyone else...not to go every day to work and work there for his uncle.
Understanding what you choose for yourself when to play, how much time to play, when to rest.
And of course to always take first place in the game

#27 January 21st, 2018, 4:43 PM

Personally, I play as it is a good way to spend time. In doing so, I get an irreplaceable experience. It is good that thanks to the organizers there is a large selection of freerolls or games with a minimum buy-in.

#28 January 21st, 2018, 4:48 PM

The mental challenge is fun, exiting. If it brings money, much better; but 0 money is acceptable (still sufficient fun).

#29 January 22nd, 2018, 8:21 AM

I generally like to play poker and I do not need extra motivation. But what a great motivation is to be the first of 10,000 people, for example.

#30 January 22nd, 2018, 9:28 AM

pay my bills is my motivation..

doyle brunson said that his childrens would never be more competitive than him because they dont need the money as he needed it when he started playing.

#31 January 22nd, 2018, 11:37 AM

I am a student, you know very hard in your student years with money - I motivate myself by the fact that if I do not win, I will have little money (while I'm studying, I get a specialty) - this is what pushes me forward and motivates!

#32 January 22nd, 2018, 2:41 PM

I like to play poker, for me the main motivation, to play and win money in poker on any games or in tournaments or in the cash game and get a good profit in the bankroll and improve your skills in the game!

#33 January 22nd, 2018, 4:03 PM

What motivates you?
1. The pleasure of the game
2. Win money

(The order may be wrong?!?!?)

#34 January 22nd, 2018, 6:50 PM

my motivation is to try to become a professional, because I am unemployed and this difficult job, and because I like poker so much and know that I have the chance to live it, it motivates me a lot

#35 January 22nd, 2018, 6:54 PM

It's exciting, and allows me to challenge myself to always improve . Plus what better motivator than cash? Winning money is awesome. Imagine, we are getting paid for doing something we love. That my friend, is a dream come true.

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