Fredrik Paulsson says:
So I'm completely uninterested in poker. It has nothing to do with a downswing; I've been running averagely lately. I wonder how long before I start feeling like playing again.
Irexes says:
Ooooo interesting
Fredrik Paulsson says:
I dutifully sit down to play, manage to bore myself through 500 hands, and then promptly get up and do something else.
Irexes says:
My longest period of uninterest is counted in hours so I am at a loss to empathise
Fredrik Paulsson says:
I'm going at about two weeks now.
Irexes says:
Is it ceasing to be a challenge or interesting?
Fredrik Paulsson says:
I think my recent surge in reading books - and buying lots of fascinating new books to read - is a big part of it.
Fredrik Paulsson says:
Just uninteresting.
Fredrik Paulsson says:
It's not like I've "mastered" poker in any way. I still make lots of mistakes.
Fredrik Paulsson says:
But I can't be bothered to study the game, and that means that the only thing I do when playing is to grind away.
Fredrik Paulsson says:
Which is not good in the long term, since I'm no longer improving, and it's boring in the short run.
Fredrik Paulsson says:
(My recent low post count in the forums, if it's been noticed, is because of this, of course)
Irexes says:
I swing between ring and MTTs when enthusiasm dwindles for one or the other, that probably helps me maintain interest, and I can see how ring could stretch ahead like a neverending grind if the enthusiastic mindset went
Fredrik Paulsson says:
Yeah, I've toyed with the idea of picking up Razz or Omaha
Irexes says:
hard way to make an easy living and all that
Irexes says:
Razz pro imo
Fredrik Paulsson says:
Coolest job description ever.
Fredrik Paulsson says:
"What do you do for a living?"
Fredrik Paulsson says:
"I try to get the worst hand possible."
Irexes says:
haha
Fredrik Paulsson says:
Now I'm going to drink my coffee and indulge in a game of Civilization, I think.
Irexes says:
Baby on the way makes for a shifting of mental gears, could be a factor
Fredrik Paulsson says:
Definitely.
Irexes says:
mental nest clearing
Fredrik Paulsson says:
Difference in priorities, etc.
Irexes says:
only lasts for 6 or 7 years imo
Fredrik Paulsson says:
haha
Irexes says:
:)
Fredrik Paulsson says:
With your permission, I'd like to post this conversation on my blog. It's the closest thing to an update I have to give my tiny but very loyal fanbase.
Irexes says:
of course go for it, it'll count as me doing something bloggy as well
Irexes says:
by proxy
Fredrik Paulsson says:
Awesome, a win-win, then.
1 comment:
Hi Fredrik, I don't think I've played poker for as long as you have but whenever I feel bored or uninterested in poker, and it does happen to all of us at some stage, similar to what Irexes mentioned I'll switch something around. Go from SnG's to ring games, or better yet for me, switch from Pokerstars, to another poker network. Helps me maintain my interest. Perhaps a week or two off is a good idea for yourself. From what I know of you, you are quite a solid player and would be a shame to not utilize all that talent.
For me it's a little easier to keep myself motivated being a family man. But if I was you, find yourself a driving factor, a reason to play and make some money to be able to put it towards something positive.
Hope this helps you in someway. Obviously only you can make the ultimate decision whether you wish to continue playing or not, but if you have a reason to succeed in life, I say let poker be your catalyst and get you closer to a successful and happier future.
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