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http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/nov/26/im-a-professional-poker-player-any-questions
Can you describe a reality of being a professional poker player that you think other people not be aware of?
The freedom that poker allows you can be both a blessing and a curse. You are your own boss and generally have no one telling you what to do or where to be. I’ve already touched on the upsides of this, but there are clear downsides too. Because of the individual nature of the game, you can often feel isolated and alone – there is no real concept of a team in poker. There are also countless opportunities to make bad decisions in the poker world – you have to consistently be able to responsibly manage your finances and be honest with yourself to see continued success. There also aren’t many professions in which you can do everything right and watch yourself lose tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of your own money.
Can you describe a reality of being a professional poker player that you think other people not be aware of?
The freedom that poker allows you can be both a blessing and a curse. You are your own boss and generally have no one telling you what to do or where to be. I’ve already touched on the upsides of this, but there are clear downsides too. Because of the individual nature of the game, you can often feel isolated and alone – there is no real concept of a team in poker. There are also countless opportunities to make bad decisions in the poker world – you have to consistently be able to responsibly manage your finances and be honest with yourself to see continued success. There also aren’t many professions in which you can do everything right and watch yourself lose tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of your own money.
