Poker for me used to be about the challenge of beating all the other players at the table, being number 1, Top Dog! etc etc, It was never about the money, I get a big rush just winning a game whether it is a buy-in, Freeroll, or even a fun game on Facebook, There is nothing personal about it, just a desire to be the best player in the game!
Everyone loves a winner, and Everyone loves being a winner, it would be the same if I was playing Chess, Checkers or any other game, It is just a battle of wits to see who is the best on the day.
If I needed money I would probably find some other way of making it, certainly not by
gambling, that's for sure!