It looks like he changed his attitude somewhat.

https://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/s...&postcount=274

The problem wasn't a stupid card game, who would have thought.

I even remember OP being back in the PLO business in 2013 if not 2012. I remember his mental game being really weak then.

As they say in the SSPLO forum (a strategy forum with good vibes, actually), you can't quit PLO - PLO can quit you (eventually).

Ironically, the thread ties in with bencb's yesterday's mailing where he advised those who find the poker grind frustrating to do an entry-level real job for 6 months and reevaluate the freedom that poker gives and the life lessons that it teaches (incl. the probabilistic view on life).

I must. Any particular site recommendations?

EDIT: $&$@( I didn't notice this was an old thread!!!! (I *was* wondering why someone posted "FTP give me my money though).

OP if you're still around I'm still open to recommendations.

Hey buddy, are you talking about me!
Ha ha, very well said. My approach and attitude about the game pretty much.
Obviously, op was targeting People who try to make a living from the game. And, like op, most of them fail.
It's especially lousy if you're an online player. All the hours in front of a screen, locked up in your house. Most people I meet and talk to at the casino have good paying jobs or their own business. You occasionally meet a young student who's supporting his tuition or a reg who makes a side income.
Life is short, whatever makes you happy.

I reading all of this, and one question just hit me..................if you are done with poker, and your life is more complete and happy, wtf are you doing on a poker forum site???

Seems to me like he's trying to take pride in a decision, which, despite what happened to him still seems to be a correct one. If you're miserable stuck in a room grinding or you can't handle the pressure for one reason or another, it probably is.
I'm sure this applies to many other people as well.

But what seems more interesting is the way people respond. Very defensively, as if they're threatened by his words.
Maybe those people would be better off asking themselves honestly if they wouldn't be happier doing something that isn't poker.
There's a thin line between dedication and addiction. Denial is certainly a determining factor, along with your profits and general happiness and whatever else you value.

Not judging, just observing. I'm also not saying anyone should/shouldn't quit poker.
But it's at least worth thinking if you're not happy with the way things are going.

I am done with poker and i read the forum searching for threads like these. It's not mandatory to play poker to be on the forum.

I am glad i quit poker. I was a slight winner fwiw.

It's kind of ironic that I've been up all night on the computer thinking to myself this is what messes me up is when I'm keeping my brain active for long periods of time and constantly researching things on the computer. Yea staring at a computer for long periods I think messes me up.

The ones that quit, do you guys suffer with anxiety? OP mentioned he does better in life because he's more social now when working.

Yea man. I get anxiety playing, but also get that with a lot of other general things. I'm trying to listen to myself and kind of just do what I want. Play cards when I want to. Study when I want. Socialize when I want. Just kind of feel free to do it all.


I over read you guys talking about playing specifically for a living. I agree that sometimes it's kind of draining when that's the main focus. I'll play on some tables that are just purely boring and it makes me think.... What am I doing here unless I'm making some good money or should I just be like everyone else and watch a movie on my phone and grind it out. I just think the game is getting hurt by it and you start seeing a lot of guys that try to grind it out.