A Note to "WannaBe" Pros

IMHO, college is worth the experience even if you never do squat with your degree. Don't drop out of college to go pro if you think you are good enough. Do both. The education and experience, not to mention the girls, are too much to pass-over. Trust me, there is no better place than college for getting laid.

Whatever you guys say... poker is a dream job. I mean, I used to spend all day sitting here behind my computer, playing games, surfing the internet, watching TV and whatever. Now I do exactly the same, only I am thousands of dollars richer.

I'm still in college, but I don't really like it. First of all I don't know if I like what I'm studying right now, and if I will like the job it might get me. Secondly, I can make more money now than I can if I work hard, and pay money for five years and then get a job. That's just insane. I won't quit school just yet, but I'm considering it.

People act like it's the end of the world if something bad happens, or if you're doing something that's not entirely socially accepted. But the point of life is not getting rich, or being socially accepted or getting many friends, or getting your diplomas... the point is to be happy. Everything we do is to achieve happiness, only we don't realize it. [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

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Everything we do is to achieve happiness, only we don't realize it. [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

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When you don't really need to worry that much about money and don't have much in the way of responsibilities, there are fewer things that threaten to impinge on your happiness. A sense of security is something that many people find relaxing.

[skipperbob]

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People act like it's the end of the world if something bad happens, or if you're doing something that's not entirely socially accepted. But the point of life is not getting rich, or being socially accepted or getting many friends, or getting your diplomas... the point is to be happy. Everything we do is to achieve happiness, only we don't realize it. [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

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I never said "Don't Try"....For God's sake = GO4IT [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Just have a backup plan....That's all

I tried it....I was a "pro" for a year in a "B&M" Casino - Absolutely loved every minute...Now I'm back to work for the "Man".....G/L

[Bonafone]

I really can't see myself doing much other than playing poker professoinally the next 7-10 years. At that point I should have enough passive income to where I can do whatever intrests me at that time. I love this game and imo its not that hard if you are smart about things.

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I love this game and imo its not that hard if you are smart about things.

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I think that's true, but not for all players. Good high-stakes players think it's very easy to win at low stakes, while some players couldn't win at low stakes if their lives depended on it. It's like... it's easy IF you put a lot of effort in it, study, focus, have good money management, are intelligent, etc.

[Degen]

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I really can't see myself doing much other than playing poker professoinally the next 7-10 years CUZ I'M MAKING BILL GATES MONEY RIGHT NOW . At that point I should have enough passive income to where I can do whatever intrests me at that time CUZ I'M SMART WITH MY MONEY . I love this game and imo its not that hard if you are smart about things AND ARE COACHED AND MENTORED BY SOME OF THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE BUSINESS!! .

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FYP

not everyone is so lucky...

that is the whole point, stories like yours make it seem easy to others, when in reality it has merely come easily to you.

[Unoriginalname]

Note: this isn't aimed at anyone in specific. Just writing my general thoughts on this topic.

Regardless of whether someone wants to go pro or get a real job, I still wouldn't trade my college experience for anything (I graduated in 2004, I'm one year out). The things I learned, both in the classroom and out, the people I met and lifelong friends I made, the parties, etc. It seriously was the best damn 4 years of my life. If you have absolutely no interest and motivation to work toward a degree right now, I don't think it's awful to take a year or two off from college if you can make a lot of money while the poker boom is still around. I would highly recommend you still participate in some sort part-time job or volunteer organization though, even if it's only a few hours a week. You always want to continue to keep your social network alive. One good reason is if you ever want to change from being a poker pro, you're going to need good references and letters of recommendation. Pretty much everything you apply to in life demands these.

You can go back to college at any age, but if you wait too long, you won't be able to experience the true social aspect of college. If you're starting to get into your late 20s, you're just not going to fit in with the younger college students. Maybe you're not interested in the social aspect of college. That's fine then, to each his own.

[runner4life7]

while I am still in college and plan to finish while doing as little as possible, I find it depressing that everyone says those were the best years of my life...What am I going to do for the next 60-70 years? I'm sorry but I really just hate hearing that phrase. You can still have as good of time when you are 40, I am sure of it.

[Indiana]

Americans have too much fun in college in general, but I must admit that I miss the old college days myself. Basically, the rest of your life after school is just one long blur of 9-5 living....with an occasionally good poker game thrown in

Indy