What It Really Takes to Be a Professional Poker Player (Winning, Losing & Mindset)

Описание: What does it really take to be a professional poker player?

In this long-form podcast episode, we talk with a full-time poker pro about the real life of playing poker for a living — beyond the highlights and TV moments. From grinding low-stakes games and waiting tables to winning major tournaments, going broke, and rebuilding from zero, this conversation breaks down the mental, emotional, and financial realities of poker.

We cover:

How to make money playing poker (and why most people don’t)

Bankroll management, variance, and downswings

Winning big tournaments — and losing everything afterward

Poker mindset, ego, and discipline

Mental health, therapy, and emotional control at the table

Why working on yourself off the felt improves poker results

Poker as a business and long-term career

This episode is for poker players, entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone interested in high-risk careers where mindset and discipline matter as much as skill.

If you’re searching for how to become a professional poker player, what poker pros go through, or the truth about poker as a career, this episode delivers an honest, no-BS look at the game.

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