After 5 or 10 or 15 years of playing, do you still have faith in poker?
Paya_31
Visionary
Bronze Level
Hello, of course yes, in all this time I have improved my game a lot, I think that if I play with myself, the one from before, who I think would beat me easily, it has not been an easy path for me. but little by little what I long for is coming true. It is a constant day-to-day struggle, but it is achieved and we must not lose faith. Before in a club tournament I did not reach the top 60 and from time to time I entered prizes, today I fight for the best 15 in addition to winning some tournaments.
Debi
Forum Admin
Administrator
That is a tough question to understand. I guess it depends on what your original expectations of playing poker were.
My expectations only changed one time - and those were my personal expectations of playing - not my expectations of poker. At one point I had to accept the fact that I don't have sufficient time to devote to playing and studying. So from that point on I play when I have time because I enjoy playing - but I don't let it rule my life.
Poker Orifice
FoolsTilt
Platinum Level
I've played online poker for 16yrs. and my passion for the game now is stronger than it ever has been. I love this game!
I began playing poker 55yrs. ago... but I sucked til' more recent (... maybe I still do but I just don't know it?
)
I began playing poker 55yrs. ago... but I sucked til' more recent (... maybe I still do but I just don't know it?
)
A kiravio
Legend
Platinum Level
I finally got to play chips (play money) My timing seems to be inappropriate, tired, or I don't deposit money anymore.My game is unrecognizable, I've become something else. Life takes strange turns for me. I can't find my place. We all still have the passion, but how motivated is it?🤔 Don't pay attention to me, enjoy everything!
whiskers77
The art of purring
Loyaler
I have to admit there was a time when I lost faith and trust in poker. This was after 1-2 years I started playing it very unsuccessful.
Of course, I was a noob and an absolute fish. I had no plan, I had no bankroll management. I played really terrible.
I lost money that I should not have lost at this time. It was crazy. But I realized it and stopped playing and wasting money for nearly one year
although I loved poker somehow.
Then I started freerolling, learning, and reading and stuck to bankroll management. And doing this made it successful for me.
So therefore I am very faithful about poker as long it is still offered here in my country I have to say.
I am sure even when I would lose my job I would be able to earn enough with poker when I would put more time into this.
I think you and I are in a similar situation with really limited time. I also thought that I would not be able to play good poker
when I did not have enough time for it or study about it. Meanwhile, I just think to adjust the limits that you are playing
and play games that fit your time management as well. Like SNGs or shorter / capped MTTs.
And learning about poker you should do even more than me automatically by maintaining this forum, I would assume.
I even do this by reading here I think. What is also helpful is just to discuss situations with close friends here quickly.
Of course, you will not play on a level like Negreanu instantly, but you will have success with it more and more and
then you also can play shots in bigger events from time to time when there is enough time for them.
Of course, I was a noob and an absolute fish. I had no plan, I had no bankroll management. I played really terrible.
I lost money that I should not have lost at this time. It was crazy. But I realized it and stopped playing and wasting money for nearly one year
although I loved poker somehow.
Then I started freerolling, learning, and reading and stuck to bankroll management. And doing this made it successful for me.
So therefore I am very faithful about poker as long it is still offered here in my country I have to say.
I am sure even when I would lose my job I would be able to earn enough with poker when I would put more time into this.
Interesting that you think so and I did the same in the past.
I think you and I are in a similar situation with really limited time. I also thought that I would not be able to play good poker
when I did not have enough time for it or study about it. Meanwhile, I just think to adjust the limits that you are playing
and play games that fit your time management as well. Like SNGs or shorter / capped MTTs.
And learning about poker you should do even more than me automatically by maintaining this forum, I would assume.
I even do this by reading here I think. What is also helpful is just to discuss situations with close friends here quickly.
Of course, you will not play on a level like Negreanu instantly, but you will have success with it more and more and
then you also can play shots in bigger events from time to time when there is enough time for them.
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Peteski84
Rock Star
Platinum Level
Not sure what i am supposed to have faith toward.
I am not expecting to become wealthy through poker.
I can safely say that i am still enjoying poker and happily playing the game. I want to keep playing for a very long time.
I am not expecting to become wealthy through poker.
I can safely say that i am still enjoying poker and happily playing the game. I want to keep playing for a very long time.
hexplore35
Rock Star
Platinum Level
After 15 years on poker stars I still play with great pleasure
Dimidrol2
Visionary
Platinum Level
My experience has been five years and I will say that during this time I certainly understood something, but I may not understand something once. 1 out of a million will earn easy money here, poker is hard money, no matter how they are embellished. However, I still like poker and I will play it, especially since something is working out.
Debi
Forum Admin
Administrator
I have to admit there was a time when I lost faith and trust in poker. This was after 1-2 years I started playing it very unsuccessful.
Of course, I was a noob and an absolute fish. I had no plan, I had no bankroll management. I played really terrible.
I lost money that I should not have lost at this time. It was crazy. But I realized it and stopped playing and wasting money for nearly one year
although I loved poker somehow.
Then I started freerolling, learning, and reading and stuck to bankroll management. And doing this made it successful for me.
So therefore I am very faithful about poker as long it is still offered here in my country I have to say.
I am sure even when I would lose my job I would be able to earn enough with poker when I would put more time into this.
Interesting that you think so and I did the same in the past.
I think you and I are in a similar situation with really limited time. I also thought that I would not be able to play good poker
when I did not have enough time for it or study about it. Meanwhile, I just think to adjust the limits that you are playing
and play games that fit your time management as well. Like SNGs or shorter / capped MTTs.
And learning about poker you should do even more than me automatically by maintaining this forum, I would assume.
I even do this by reading here I think. What is also helpful is just to discuss situations with close friends here quickly.
Of course, you will not play on a level like Negreanu instantly, but you will have success with it more and more and
then you also can play shots in bigger events from time to time when there is enough time for them.
It is not that simple for me unfortunately. I do naturally pick up a bit here and there from being around the forum - but most of the work I do is not in the forum. I don't have friends to discuss hands with - but frankly don't have time to do that anyway. I have very little time to devote to poker at all which is why I go play live twice a year. That and an occasional CC game is all I have time for. Even when I reduce my hours I will likely need that time for other things.
I just have too many things that need to come before poker and I am okay with that.
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I Live Poker
Legend
Platinum Level
Just complementing what Debi said, you have to know the essence of poker, and know that it has nothing to prove to you. Poker for some is fun, for others it is work and for some it is purpose. This stance on whether to believe or not will not get you anywhere beyond doubt.
I've known Poker for about 12 years and I believe in it.
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Edu1
Legend
Platinum Level
yes, is a game for anyone
haha, so is better you go play live poker