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Originally Posted by KBLakerFan24
Hello Gordon,
I just wanted to explain my story and see if you can help.
I currently live in Murrieta, CA and recently graduated from college last year. I have played poker, recreationally, for many years and have always dreamed of becoming a poker pro.
I have read many books on the subject, both informative and biographical, and have learned quite a bit though those.
I play both live and a little online through LOCK poker. I am a little discouraged though, because my quest in becoming a poker pro seems unrealistic since online poker in the US seems illegal. I don't know which sites, including LOCK , are really the best and I feel like my hands are tied when it comes to moving up levels quickly, especially since I am restricted.
Let me also say that I am a total phish at the tables. I think I'm good amongst my friends, but when it come to online play, I have much to learn.
Basically, I have been on a search for a coach that can help me build that solid foundation right from the get go. From choosing the right poker software, to the right online sites to play, to proper BR management, to deciding which games to play to become a true professional.
All this, keeping in mind that I am a US citizen with limited resources at my disposal. Black Friday came at the wrong time for me, but I don't want to give up on the dream!
I don't know who to trust, coach wise, and frankly, Im not sure I can trust you Gordon. But I have New Years resolution, that my journey to become one of the greatest poker players starts now.
Sorry if this is long winded, but I wanted to make sure you had a n understanding of where I'm at.
Hi KBLakerFan24,
we can boil this down to one question:
Are you willing to do what it takes to become a pro? This would mean leaving the US at least for a good time (setting up accounts).
How bad do you want it?
You should read the blog of my protege (link in first post). He probably had a similar situation like yourself. I told him if he wants to go back to the US for 3 months (like he asked me), he can shove our deal into his ass. Why? It would show a lack of comittment and just be a stupid risk in addition to that.
Priorities:
Figure out what your priorities are. Once you know that, the other steps become obvious.
I'm not gonna tell you to get coaching from me, but stay in the US and play on Lock. I have US students, but they are in a different situation / have different goals or already earnt a good amount.
Another thought:
Think future. If you're 60 years old, will you tell your grandchildren that you've
...played it safe, got a (boring job) and shut down your dream and lived an average life...
OR
...lived without regrets, that you've tried many things, failed at some, but in the end you've mastered what you loved...
And most importantly you gave it a try.
Look, i don't guarantee 1000000000 Million in success. But you can find enough students who probably have a worse situation than yourself and had good success.
The only question is, is this what you want?
If YES, the obvious answer is to join, get my courses & coaching. I know there is no better alternative out there.
If you plan on doing this without at least giving it a good try, then you should look for another coach.
Hope that helped and gl with your decision!