I always played poker to make money from the very beginning. This was once I realized that it was a skill game and I would win in the long run if I outplayed my opponents.
Because to be honest, while I do enjoy the strategy and theory behind poker a lot, if I wanted pure mental stimulation, I would actually play chess more often which I feel is a deeper and more complex game. And if I wanted to just relax and unwind, then honestly I enjoy video games more.
So while I guess I do play poker for "fun/strategy" I would be lying if I didn't admit that the profit/money factor is the biggest draw for me. This game has changed my entire life, nuff said