Probably, every poker fan, watching videos of prestigious tournaments, dreams of becoming a professional at heart. A beautiful comfortable life, travel and endless passion. In fact, not every person who plays Texas poker on Fridays with close friends can become a professional player. There are many moments in the life of a poker player that do not allow him to become a real professional, earning a gorgeous life for himself. There are a number of helpful tips to help you start your career as a successful player.
Poker is a lifestyle
If you are seriously considering a professional career as a poker player, then you should prepare yourself for the fact that you will need to devote a lot of time to the game. Studying all kinds of literature and constant training in a live game. The more hands you play and analyze, the more experience you will gain, which is vital for the player.
Of course, this business requires start-up capital. Unfortunately, no one has gotten rich in free tournaments yet. If you read the biographies of many famous players, it immediately becomes clear that many of them are quite wealthy people. They have their own successful business, and professional tournaments for them is just one of the entertainment, which also brings good money.
Undoubtedly, from time to time a new star lights up in the poker horizon, which appears literally out of nowhere, but these people really have extraordinary qualities. For example, the Russian Ivan Demidov. I learned to play poker on my own. In 2008, he took second place at the World Championship, and has repeatedly won prizes at prestigious poker tournaments. His dizzying career is an example of tenacity and natural talent.
Poker is an activity for wealthy people. None of the poker stars started out with ten dollars in their pockets. Don't believe that poker is a quick and easy way to get rich. There are cases when a person took out a bank loan in order to take part in a tournament. Of course, he returned home with nothing. You need to play only with your own funds, which are not scary to lose.
Playing poker professionally should become an integral part of life. You can develop endlessly in this game. The game should always be treated as responsibly as possible, but at the same time, not be nervous and twitchy. For most professionals, playing poker is a pleasant routine, where they operate in a rigid manner and where there is no room for emotion.
You must live poker if you want to be successful in this exciting and fun game.
Self-discipline plays an important role in becoming a professional poker player. It is difficult to learn to control your actions while playing. Oftentimes, nervousness and loss of self-control lead to the loss of a bankroll. A true professional will never lose more than he can afford in the hope of winning back. He just begins to love his losses, they sometimes help him return to reality and soberly analyze his mistakes.
Euphoria is a terrible enemy
It often happens that a person starts playing poker, and he immediately begins to be lucky. He read a lot of special literature, he has a mathematical mindset, he is excellent at calculating probabilities. Everything is in his favor. Already, it seems that the career was a success. He constantly wins, multiplies his bankroll, all opponents seem to him "small fish", the game goes according to his rules. But suddenly there is a failure. At first, a person thinks that this is an isolated case: "With me, such an almighty God of Poker, this simply cannot happen" - and continues to play in the old way. But then something starts to change. The game is played in a completely different way and nothing can be changed.
By the way, this stage is very difficult to overcome. The sense of their own omnipotence makes the player play worse and worse.
The player must always remember that luck often plays a big role in poker. When you win, you should not think that it is only your personal merit. You should never consider yourself "the smartest".
Willpower and persistent character
Every player has days and even months when losses just start to haunt him. It seems to be doing everything right, but the result is negative. Each gaming session brings disappointment and loss of bankroll.
At such moments, you need not to get discouraged and not to succumb to depression. You must not lose faith in your own strength and continue to improve in the game.
Indeed, in any business, be it trade or production, there are unprofitable months, but this does not mean that you should immediately wind up the business.
Having fallen into such a "streak of bad luck", one must not lose his presence of mind and continue to improve.
In a depressed state, you can not play in any case. If you cannot overcome apathy and sadness, then it is best to take a short break from the game and get your thoughts in order. All successful players have gone through similar tests and it is the iron discipline, self-confidence and desire to win that made them the real stars of modern poker.
