Posts Tagged ‘turning pro’

30 March

Can you REALLY turn pro?

“Why don’t you turn pro?”  That is a question I am asked a lot from my friends when I tell them about some of my poker accomplishments.  They listen to my reasoning and some agree with me and others tell me I should turn pro anyway.  I have other friends that are thinking about going pro and they ask me my opinion about their chances.  When I talk to someone about their chances about going pro, I am straightforward with them about the lifestyle, both good and bad.  Then I proceed to ask them a few questions.  Below are some questions that you should sit and ask yourself if you are thinking about turning pro.  First, let’s start with some simple ones: (more…)