Do you know what it takes to become a professional poker player? Is it as easy as it appears on TV? Let’s consider a few things you should remember if you are considering the life of a professional poker player.
Many people think that the life of a poker pro is glamorous and that winning money is easy. The reality is somewhat different. If you are considering being a poker pro then you need to remember a few things. Just because you had a nice run for a month or two playing poker does not mean you are ready to be a poker pro. You need a plan of attack and you should make that plan and test it out before you quit your normal job. And you need a bankroll far bigger than what you think. It should be entirely separate from your day-to-day money. Far too many people jump into the life of a poker pro and they are not prepared. Whether it is their bankroll or the reality of poker being a job, they simply didn’t know what they were getting into.
If you want to become a poker professional then make sure you are well prepared. Make sure you have detailed records tracking your play for a long period of time, have a bankroll big enough to withstand a long losing streak and actually try out the life of a poker pro for a while before you commit to changing your entire life.
