Wow, an in depth topic and truly deep thoughts on nvg, who woulda thought !
Seriously though, I'm a recreational small stakes player myself, I have a 'real' job and all, but ive been kind of expecting for this kind of a discussion with regard to the future of people who now get their income from poker. I have thought that there will be a time when some of the young people (or older) who got into poker during the boom will start thinking about other things to do with their lives. I enjoy poker, but I have always thought that for the very talented people like the young intelligent poker stars theres only so much poker can offer. I dont make much in my government job, but what I find fulfilling is that my job results in concrete achievements, be it administrative stuff. This is something poker could never offer, its only about money and beating other people which I'm not making my goal in life. I work with things im interested in and I see the results of my work, its productive. I have to say that I envy the young guys, who got into poker at the right time, who have had the chance to make a lot of money when they are young and without family ties and obligations, and still have the possibility to move on to something else, to another career, with the experience and the money they have gained. Of course other paths in life are also available to those who are no longer in theri 20s, all you need is the will to pursue your interests. Gl to all of you in your endeavours !
Last edited by Crockett616; 01-07-2009 at 10:17 PM.