Im turning pro in December 2019

[PHX]

Poker is a grind.

The journey will be tough but if you work hard and take it one day at a time and never give up you will find success

Best of luck

 

[PLAYFUL1]

Gl hope you do more than you expected

 

[Poker Orifice]

Have you had any private one on one coaching? If so, how much?

How much time per day or week or month (whatever makes sense to you) do you spend playing vs studying/analyzing?

And you MIGHT want to avoid using the term "angle" anywhere near an actual table - but I know what you intended! LOL It's all good!!

Seriously, good luck from this casual low/micro stakes player!

................curler1964

I wanted to re-post curler1964's post here... they've asked the same questions as I would've asked and am interested in the response from OP....

 

[Comboss599]

Good luck mate. Think you will achieve a target.

 

[jfofla]

I would like to wish good luck, it is a very important decision, come back to give us news.

[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87)]I can only wish you good luck on this journey and to be humble and sincere with those who love you, always send news of yours.[/COLOR]​

 

[MikeCarasone]

Good luck to you.

 

[recerveau]

Good luck my friend. I'll be following!

 

[bkniefel]

Good luck fezjones!

Like everyone else has mentioned, make sure you keep your bankroll in check and work your way up through the levels with plenty of bank behind. I would also try and keep a healthy schedule going. Some of my friends that went pro would work out in the morning with well balanced meals so they did not feel sluggish and tired/stressed. Hope this helps, go get it!

 

[lierm]

oohh, dreaming about it every day. lots off success and only best hands!

 

[77ecos]

Best of luck, stay focused always with the same enthusiasm with which you start and grows all in all respects, greeting

 

[dompoker]

Good luck, I hope you become a professional and earn a lot of money at poker.

 

[Poker Orifice]

Where do you play?
How many hours per week?
Where do you plan on playing?

gl gl

 

[hellomynameiswhat]

Bro, I know my advice is not what you want to hear, but it comes from the heart, so here it is: Don't turn pro in December.Instead, make 3 posts daily on CC, and in 30 days apply for Freeroll Club membership. Apply for the ACR Stormer program and stream the freerolls on Twitch, I heard they give you real tournament money for that. Gain experience first, before blowing your 20 grant savings.


I looked you up on Sharkscope and you are a losing player, -$277 to be exact, playing small buy-in tournaments. I understand that live poker is different than online, but not different enough to turn a losing player into a professional.

Having a financial cushion is great, and you could become a student of poker first, playing freerolls and studying the game full time, and once you master the game of poker and achieve outstanding impulse control you can conquer the casino tables.

Good luck in everything you do, please forgive me for not being supportive to your decision, I don't mean any disrespect whatsoever, just giving you an honest opinion about the situation, that's all.

Seems like good advice. I see you haven't posted in a while. Maybe you are rethinking. Maybe not. If you do decide to go a different route there is no problem with that. People should understand that and if they don't then that is their problem. If you do keep the plan to go pro then just see how it goes. Maybe you have an idea of how much of your bankroll you are willing to lose before giving up the plan.

 

[Biibel]

Good luck and grind well my friend.

 

[fezjones]

I am guessing that you need to take living expenses out the $20K or have living cost been put aside for a while? With that in mind, what are you expecting to earn per month for your first year? I hope that's not too personal, planning on doing the same thing and just interested in the thought process.

The 20k plus is sitting outside the life roll and other savings I have. I can't get into the full details of how cash is managed because we are dealing with large amounts.
Another update. The turning pro date May be pushed back into January or later because building up the bankroll is getting really addicting. I'm such a miser lol. I love the idea of my opening schedule to include the borgata spring open, and cash grinding in Los Angeles.

 

[thxitz]

That's a big step. I think that's the dream of any poker player... Good luck on this journey!

 

[diego farfan]

congratulations, I wish you all the best and success in this stage of your life of this wonderful world that is poker

 

[Vander44]

Best of luck on your journey. Looking forward to hearing your progress.

“You will show your poker greatness by the hands you fold, not the hands you play.” ~ Dan Reed

 

[MattRyder]

I'm not a professional grinder but Nathan Williams a.k.a. Blackrain79 is. Have you read his articles:

• Should You Quit Your Job and Play Poker? (Read This First)
• What is a Good Poker Hourly Rate? The Real Numbers

 

[vuk011]

Best of luck mate!

 

[Poker Orifice]

I love the idea of my opening schedule to include the borgata spring open, and cash grinding in Los Angeles.

No response to any of the questions some members have posted?

 

[praevus]

Wish you luck.
I hope that I can do this in the future.

 

[pacificatorul]

I used to play full time. Make sure you balance your life, don't make it only about poker. Also takes regular breaks, maybe days of. Also work hard on your poker psychology, tilt management and keeping discipline. Gl!

 

[Slacker]

Best of luck to you!

 

[Nathan Williams]

Hey Fez I wish you all the best with going pro!

I think it is great that you are promoting the professional poker lifestyle and travel through social media and websites as well.

This is what I do and I highly recommend it to all pros.