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i don't know that variance can be the reason for a 1 year losing streak, im not saying its not possible. how many hands have u played in that year? do u use pokertracker? do u post questionable hands? r u just playing or are u trying to improve your play? do u have a proper BR for the game u r playing in?

if u want answers to if u r a victim of variance u should post the ansers to these questions. as for going pro. i don't understand why people dream of going pro. i love poker, i mean i really love poker. i think about it all day, i play all nite, and i dream about it in my sleep. but i have no desire to use it as a career. if u want to read some articles on this subject check out the magazine on this site for the last 3 months. there have been several very well written articles on the subject.