Jollocks
Rock Star
Silver Level
I'm far from pro. However, I think the ability to just switch off emotions or don't let them affect your mental state in a poker game is super important.
burgdogky
Enthusiast
Silver Level
I too have the same ambition to become a pro. First and foremost, discipline is what really separates the have's and have not's. Knowing that you should fold but don't, BRM, being consciously aware of your table image, study your ass off.
I eat, breath and live poker, continually trying to better my game, by reading , discussing my game with other semi pro poker players. Knowing that it is your DESTINY to be a pro. Let nothing get in your way of achieving what you want.
Here is a quote that reminds me of my dream.
You can fail at what you don't want, or you can fail at what you do want.
I hope this helps
I eat, breath and live poker, continually trying to better my game, by reading , discussing my game with other semi pro poker players. Knowing that it is your DESTINY to be a pro. Let nothing get in your way of achieving what you want.
Here is a quote that reminds me of my dream.
You can fail at what you don't want, or you can fail at what you do want.
I hope this helps
CrockPot
Rock Star
Silver Level
I too have the same ambition to become a pro. First and foremost, discipline is what really separates the have's and have not's. Knowing that you should fold but don't, BRM, being consciously aware of your table image, study your ass off.
I eat, breath and live poker, continually trying to better my game, by reading , discussing my game with other semi pro poker players. Knowing that it is your DESTINY to be a pro. Let nothing get in your way of achieving what you want.
Here is a quote that reminds me of my dream.
You can fail at what you don't want, or you can fail at what you do want.
I hope this helps
I literally couldn't have said it better myself, it seems that we both have the same outlook on this thing, good luck! Maybe we'll meet in the future.
mange1234
Legend
Silver Level
Money and Luck
You will need money and luck.
Money for a BR and luck to get the cards.
Always aim high. If you air high, gravity will bring the object down to the target. But, if you aim low, you will miss the target all together.
Good luck on your quest to become a Pro. And, I am sure your will make it.
Mike
You will need money and luck.
Money for a BR and luck to get the cards.
Always aim high. If you air high, gravity will bring the object down to the target. But, if you aim low, you will miss the target all together.
Good luck on your quest to become a Pro. And, I am sure your will make it.
Mike
CrockPot
Rock Star
Silver Level
Thanks Mike good luck to in everything as well!
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love that omaha
Rock Star
Silver Level
What does it take to become a poker pro? The inability to be productive at anything else in life..lol I'm only partially joking - the best formula is to have at least a part time job hopefully full time and use poker to supplement your income. You will feel less pressure and play better when the money means something but not everything. When you see guys like Matusow, Forrest or Dwan with real or rumoured financial problems plus maybe you know a few people in yr own circle struggling it is a cautionary tale.
K
kefir
Enthusiast
Silver Level
Money should be of the more value to you than anything else. You should have no other aspirations. I mean to be a poker pro is hard. And if you just have spent another 10 hours at the tables. Day after day after day after day. It must make some sense beyond just making a living.
I like in my job, that the end result matters to someone else. There are people who are really interested that the result of my calcs is right. It gives me a feeling that, what I do matters somehow. And a poker pro has to find something similar in poker.
I like in my job, that the end result matters to someone else. There are people who are really interested that the result of my calcs is right. It gives me a feeling that, what I do matters somehow. And a poker pro has to find something similar in poker.
sergios
Rock Star
Silver Level
lol I do not have any of the 2 requirements. is true being a good player and have a good bench .. without that I do not think you can be semi pro q ..
CrockPot
Rock Star
Silver Level
Thats great, your post really contributes to the thread!..I doubt you would have any useful information on the subject anyway. Please refrain from posting anymore useless spam in my thread.
Mase31683
Legend
Silver Level
I think it was Orifice that gave this advice and I totally agree. Playing part time to start can help. Having some amount of guaranteed income does a few things. First you know losses will be mitigated, don't need to be thinking about how much the electric bill is gonna be when villain jams on you right? So the income from your "normal" job can provide mental stability.
Also it can provide extra motivation. Maybe that job gives you something tangible to escape. You can work toward that real goal of leaving that job behind!
Conversely you might find a job you quite enjoy. Maybe you'll be surprised and land in a place you decide you'd like to stay and keep poker as the part time endeavor.
On the con side a job will eat into your schedule. My job was 0600-1500 with an hour mandatory lunch. Then I'd drive from work to the casino, play till various times. There were days I played till I drive to work the next day. Generally I tried to be out by 2100, giving me 7 hours to sleep.
You think I was playing my best game? I guarantee I wasn't, my brain was a little toasted. If I could pick the perfect setup, part time job on Monday, Tuesday. Poker on Wednesday-Saturday, Sunday off. If 3 days each give up poker on Wednesday.
When I started I was played during summers in between semesters at college. Then I got out, got a job, but kept playing.
One day I'm sitting at work realizing I'm earning less here than when I'm in the casino. My job was now getting in the way of me earning money.
At that point it was logical to no longer work, so that's what I did. Me and my friend actually, we both walked out together.
I never really intended or strived to "be a pro" but that was what earned the best return for my time.
If you do go full time, especially while you're younger I encourage you to invest. That's what I'm doing now, working on buying rental properties and a couple potential businesses. I also re-joined the work force due to crazy circumstances but plan on being able to support myself and my new family through a combination of investments and poker in a couple year's time.
Best of luck man, if I could swing it I'm sure you can too.
Also it can provide extra motivation. Maybe that job gives you something tangible to escape. You can work toward that real goal of leaving that job behind!
Conversely you might find a job you quite enjoy. Maybe you'll be surprised and land in a place you decide you'd like to stay and keep poker as the part time endeavor.
On the con side a job will eat into your schedule. My job was 0600-1500 with an hour mandatory lunch. Then I'd drive from work to the casino, play till various times. There were days I played till I drive to work the next day. Generally I tried to be out by 2100, giving me 7 hours to sleep.
You think I was playing my best game? I guarantee I wasn't, my brain was a little toasted. If I could pick the perfect setup, part time job on Monday, Tuesday. Poker on Wednesday-Saturday, Sunday off. If 3 days each give up poker on Wednesday.
When I started I was played during summers in between semesters at college. Then I got out, got a job, but kept playing.
One day I'm sitting at work realizing I'm earning less here than when I'm in the casino. My job was now getting in the way of me earning money.
At that point it was logical to no longer work, so that's what I did. Me and my friend actually, we both walked out together.
I never really intended or strived to "be a pro" but that was what earned the best return for my time.
If you do go full time, especially while you're younger I encourage you to invest. That's what I'm doing now, working on buying rental properties and a couple potential businesses. I also re-joined the work force due to crazy circumstances but plan on being able to support myself and my new family through a combination of investments and poker in a couple year's time.
Best of luck man, if I could swing it I'm sure you can too.
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CrockPot
Rock Star
Silver Level
Thanks for the advice, It's good to hear from somebody with actual experience on this subject. These are very good points you make, I'm going to really think about incorporating this into my plan.
Good luck with your family, investments, and future poker endeavors!
UnfadingTrain
Rising Star
Bronze Level
Well im rooting for you crockpot. Me and you are in the same boat. I'm saving up my roll as well. But live games is totally different from online. I personally do better live cause I can read people extremely well. Im still a winning player online to though. I joined CC to find someone to discuss hands with as well. Joined like 5 days ago.
You sound like you are on the right track. The key to success I think is knowing that you don't know enough and never will. No matter how much money you have made or make you never know enough and should always work to get better. Because while your taking a break relaxing, someone else is hungry and their getting better.
I hope you make it and are successful. Maybe we will be on opposite sides of the table one day.
You sound like you are on the right track. The key to success I think is knowing that you don't know enough and never will. No matter how much money you have made or make you never know enough and should always work to get better. Because while your taking a break relaxing, someone else is hungry and their getting better.
I hope you make it and are successful. Maybe we will be on opposite sides of the table one day.
CrockPot
Rock Star
Silver Level
I can only say the same for you as well! Yes, hopefully one day. Good luck, keep the dream alive!