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Criminal Bizzy
Rock Star
Silver Level
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.
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recoveryagent
Rock Star
Silver Level
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DS3
Legend
Loyaler
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.
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.
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Roger1960
Legend
Silver Level
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.
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.
Iryna Stryzheuskaya
Legend
Platinum Level
Did you find something more interesting than poker?
Cam54
Rock Star
Silver Level
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 .....
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Pablo22
Legend
Bronze Level
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.
Dailon Arroyo Blandon
Legend
Bronze Level
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 ... !
jordanbillie
Legend
Bronze Level
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.
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.
jordanbillie
Legend
Bronze Level
Giving up on something shows weak mentality etc - therefore i'd never do anything like that
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."
kraemer
Visionary
Silver Level
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....
