I’m pretty convinced the guys that are still poker pros have simply never hit the extended downswing yet that everyone will experience if you play enough poker. Those guys might think now they’re that much better than everyone else, but the torrid downswing that ends the dream for them will hit them too at some point.
I deal with this reality by reinforcing to myself no matter how good or bad my poker career goes I will NEVER TURN PRO.
Also, who the f wants to look like guys like dwan or haxton in their late 30s??