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Originally Posted by Truthsayer
Some questions because I'm interested in your story.
What is your eventual goal? What does "stardom" entail for you?
What do you think the odds are that you have an unhealthy addiction to gambling?
What do you think the odds are that you play in a way/select games where you have an edge greater than the rake?
What do you think the odds are that you are capable of ever having an edge greater than an average wage, when rake is accounted for?
How much money would you need to make in the next five years, to make 18-23 spent playing poker, rather than out enjoying and building a life and a work history, worthwhile?
I'm not trying to make a point. I'm genuinely curious as to where your head is at/if you've thought about them.
Thanks for the questions means a lot.
- My eventual goal would mean making a living out of poker until I can happily quit and be set for life w/ stocks, savings, etc.
- I wouldn't say I have an unhealthy addiction to gambling, because at this point I feel like I can control it as I used to not be able to. I think I'm definately addicted to some extent still, but I think I have enough knowledge of bankroll management at this point to not just degen my money away.
- I think I definately edge out the rake. There's not much table selection at my poker room, but it's soft enough where table selection isn't a problem. I play LAG which I feel is the best style for the room, I pick my spots vs villains and try and not get too involved in pots with regulars. I probably need to work on minimizing losses and not getting too concerned with pot odds when I know I'm beat.
- I think I currently have an edge greater than an average wage and I think as I build my bankroll and start moving up to higher stakes I will continue improving profit per hour.
- I think balance is the key. I'm in college and I'm currently having a great time while playing poker as well as focusing on school. I don't think it's too much of a stretch to balance everything at this time and I'm not too concerned with making a large sum at the moment, but I believe becoming better at the game and not destroying my bankroll are my two main concerns at the moment.
Once again thanks for the questions, and they're all very good questions.