The thought of becoming poker pro has come across most poker player minds. However, very few know what it takes to become a pro poker player. There is a few things that you need to prepare for and a few things you need to know about yourself. There is only two reasons why anyone would want to become a pro poker player.
1. Becoming a pro poker player has always been the goal or dream if you will. Like a person knows he or she wants to be a teacher. You know you want to be a pro poker player.
2. The normal 9 to 5 job is getting in the way profits from playing poker. You making more money per hour playing poker than your daily job.
If the above is not the case, then you should really read this article very carefully.
How To Become A Poker Pro
To make this step you must know that you LOVE to play poker, you mentally a poker player and not a gambler (It is a really big difference between gambler and poker player.), a really good support group, and maintain your health and social life. As for financially, you should prepare for any and everything. Let's jump right into that.
Prepare To Become A Poker Pro
To seriously become a poker pro you must have a year worth of savings to take care of yourself (and family if you have mouths to feed). You have save for the 12 months of monthly bills, food, shopping for birthdays, holidays, and etc. as well as have enough saved for just in case moments. You never know what can happen throughout a year. You will also need to build up your poker stack. This is only for your poker playing. So do not take anything from your savings to play poker with. So you should have two savings.
1. Living Expenses (12 months) - This should include your household bills, food, shopping, entertainment, and $3k to $10k just in case something happens.
2. Poker Stack - This should include your bankroll to play poker, travel expenses, and hotel expenses. If you plan on playing in big tournament events.
Now that you have a year of living expenses. You can quit your job to play poker full time. Before you quit your job. Ask yourself, how easy would it be to get that job back? Would your boss gladly rehire you or would your boss hope you never get another job again?
Many articles about becoming a pro poker player says you should get a job once your living expenses hits 3 to 4 months left. If you are still not making a full time living playing poker. We highly recommend getting a job once your living expenses reach 5 to 6 months left. You can always become a semi-pro poker player and take the leap to become a pro poker player in another 6 months. Taking care yourself and family comes first then poker second.
Poker Player Support Group
When you have a downswing, you should have a support group keeping you positive. Friends and family that believe in you. The worst people to have around you is people that don't believe in you. If they always saying you lost again what a dumb ass then these are not the type of people you need around you as it will keep you in your downswing and kill your bankroll.
Heath & Social Life
Heath is the most important thing in all our lives. Without health we couldn't do anything. Sitting down for hours everything you can really put on the pounds. It's recommended to have a workout schedule and eat right to maintain your health. Also, don't stop spending time with your family and friends to play more poker. Being alone all the time can really take a toll on you and your body. Family and friends can really help you be active and healthy.
Improve Your Poker Skills
This is one of the most important things you need to do as a pro poker player. Always improve your poker skills. The day you stop learning is the day you need to quit playing poker. No matter how long you have been playing poker, you should always be looking to improve your poker skills to win more pots, win bigger posts, and overall increase your profits.
Closing Statement
Before you think about becoming a poker pro. Take the time to create a free Rakeback Rolls account, download one of the online poker rooms, make a deposit to start your bankroll, and take it from there. Once you start to make more money than your day job then consider to become a pro poker player. Remember this is not a race you can take your time, set goals, and most importantly set a realistic time frame to become a poker pro.
