Do we take the game too seriously?

[iriska]

When the game is for money, you just need to take it seriously!

 

[Serjo600]

Fully agree, need to play as you like, and what brings pleasure that is to get pleasure from the game

 

[Serjo600]

I wouldn't say too seriously but then that's me I have always been highly competitive ... I loved sports when I was younger and always would strive to play my best ( Hockey ... Baseball .. shooting pool even ) for me if I am going to do something I want it to be the best I can ... I am retired now and you could say poker is recreational ... that doesn't mean I do not try hard .. study a lot .. talk to other players ... and continue learning poker as best I can ... it's my nature ..

I can't just do something for fun, although I have fun playing poker if I win or if I lose, and if I didn't enjoy it I wouldn't do it .. it does not make me upset to lose but I instantly have a desire to fix what I did wrong, or confirm that even if I lost I played correctly , and will spend much time and effort in doing so...

I certainly didn't spend as much time at the casino when I had to work every day .. and to top that all I think there has to be balance .... in my case that means family ... children .. grandchildren ... and several other distractions .... too many, the way I attack poker might be too serious, even though I really do not have aspirations to be a pro ... I just want to do my best ....

+1:rock:

 

[Maksimus777]

if you see poker as a means of earning money, most people play it for fun

 

[ddg373]

At this this point,I would hold off on taking anything serious online without already having a lot of experience. I started playing online years ago and got the Face Punch when the Port Security Act was passed, Raping all US players. Until the laws are adjusted to permit all US Player to Fund and Play 100% Legally, I feel it is best to play as a hobby only.

Play Learn Enjoy

 

[radartodd69]

I think I don't take the game seriously enough. I still play out of position a lot and I play hands I shouldn't. I want to one day make money playing poker so I think I have to take it seriously.

 

[BigGuinea10]

depends on my mood

My problem is my playing ability and strategy are all over the map depending on my mood, amount of time i have, environment, etc. This is certainly an issue!

 

[Fastone2]

Yes, sometimes, I take the game to seriously...
But, over time, my game has improved... I think so.... LOL.

 

[Empress]

I think I start taking it too seriously after I've been busted by a fish. lol

 

[ribbybruno]

To me it depends on what game you are playing and how much does it affect your bankroll.

wsop Main Event - $10,000 buy in - This to me would be a 10 on the serious meter. Every little detail would be focused on to get an edge.


$100 Buy in to a NLHE tournament in a casino - 5 on the serious meter - local folks playing without super pressure - only a few ringers to deal with - making the Final Table should be within your grasp.


Playing poker with your family for nickels, dimes, quarters and pennies is a 1 on the serious meter. Just having fun slinging change around. Teaching youngsters the games of poker and having a good time.


online poker is the same way to me. The higher buy ins will bring the better players. Focus is necessary! A lower buy in game usually finds me multi tasking or fooling around with the Internet.

 

[Lefty Blue]

I think we all take the game seriously. Those who don't would not be on CC.
It's just that some let it take over.

Remember,
Moderation in everything, including moderation.

 

[Amdrius]

I will only answer for me. At the moment I'm very serious about poker. What is the reason for this? My goals in life, what I want to achieve. At the moment, the game for me is not so important as the opportunity to make money on it, while at the same time with minimal risks to reach a certain amount, investing which not in poker, I can pay for minimum needs in life, which will give me some peace of mind.

 

[Lefty Blue]

I think that is a worthy goal. For me (@71 years old) it is to supplement my income so if I'm forced to stop working a regular job I can still support the wife and I.

 

[guccipix]

Of course poker and playing lots of it brings up a lot of philosophical questions. I personally believe that I do take it too seriously and it may be doing me more harm than good but I'm too deep into it to stop. If I'm playing poker everyday it might be easy for someone on the outside looking in to call me obsessed, or a gambling addict, but I'm not losing any money right now, so I don't see how it's any worse of a hobby than drinking, or partying, or shopping, or just watching TV for hours on end. I suppose it is a bit more consuming, but isn't that for the player to determine?

 

[martina pinto]

I take poker very seriously because it's something that I'm passionate about, even though it makes me green