Yes and No.
Till this day I still use skills I obtained playing poker in my "normal" career.
I regret spending so much time a toxic environment.
After 4 years of playing professionally I realized that I wasn't the person I would want to be. Personally I had massive mood swings that didn't only correlate with my sessions but also by the environment I was spending my time.
They key turning point for me was WSOP 2015, I had a great summer poker wise but still felt miserable.
Basically what im saying is that playing poker professionally is not only about beating the game by a certain rate but all the other factors involved, the environment you are in, the travelling, the people in general etc..
Now I really enjoy playing poker again because I do it semi-pro. I play when I want to, I dont depend on it anymore.
EDIT: to add: I also had amazing experiences and a lot of fun before and during my time as a pro which I will never forget and cherish, also still have a few close friends that I met during this time, its not all bad
Last edited by nickjehz; 04-10-2019 at 04:38 AM.