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fenner Australia. Jan 20 2010 06:34. Posts 2188 | | |
I've quit poker. I'll still be playing sometimes but just for fun, it's a shame I spent so long trying to get good and never made it and it feels horrible to stop now after putting in so much time, but the more i play, the more time I waste... It's just not a good option for me. This site has been a great resource over the last 2 years, thanks a lot.
So what now? I am applying for some jobs and it is looking likely I will get a job for some telecomms franchisor, customer service - it will be fucking horrible but much better than wasting my life sat infront of a monitor trying to chase a dream. Hopefully having a job will help me improve my social and make some real life friends, maybe even get a girlfriend and lose my virginity sometime this year. I'm hoping I can come up with a good plan to eventually make money from my photography, because I really don't think I will enjoy this job - if anyone has any suggestions on this let me know... Creating a career out of photography is very hard nowadays since so many people are doing it (badly i might add) and it its generally just oversaturated like hell, you really have to pull off some special shit to get noticed or open up your own business. You can check out some of my photographs at http://www.fluidr.com/photos/dfenner/interesting
I'm entering real life after 3 years of sitting on my ass doing absolutely nothing, what a fucking waste. I've also started working out frequently and have improved my nutrition, running is good as its something I am actually improving on... Started this year running for like 2 mins then needing to take a break, now I can nearly run 5k without a break, fast improvements! I'm not fat or anything so thats probably why I'm improving so fast, just not used to exercising at all.
My advice for anyone who is beginning is to take comments like "anyone can beat nl100 easily" lightly and if you've invested like 6+ months into the game and you're still stuck below nl100, just quit. Unless you're playing this game PURELY for entertainment, which I doubt many people are.
Heres my lifetime graph for you all to laugh it, I believe I started late april/early may 2007, with a total of 2150 hours played. Cashed out about 4-5k, if i worked a minwage job I would've made like 40k probably and I would have a much better social life, work experience and everything. fml  .
Good luck in the future everybody!
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quitting already? it's only been a couple of years... this year might be it! think about it... |
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that rebecca girl in your photos is hawt |
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i agree tho... poker won't go anywhere. gl |
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Sicks Macks United States. Jan 20 2010 06:43. Posts 3929 | | |
Sounds like you're on the right track, GL |
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Shad United Kingdom. Jan 20 2010 06:45. Posts 866 | | | |
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iop Sweden. Jan 20 2010 06:53. Posts 4951 | | | |
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| Milkman lol i didnt spend half a thousand on a phone so i could play it cool and be all stealth | Last edit: 20/01/2010 06:55 |
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whamm! Albania. Jan 20 2010 06:54. Posts 11625 | | |
i cant quit coz i just bought some expensive shit. lol
gl man. just a downswing thats all. |
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fenner Australia. Jan 20 2010 07:08. Posts 2188 | | |
Some nice work there, looked at some photography courses myself but they really don't seem worth it except for making contacts. Only just getting into portrait work myself. |
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iop Sweden. Jan 20 2010 07:29. Posts 4951 | | |
sorry i didnt write, but you're stuff looks great, |
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| Milkman lol i didnt spend half a thousand on a phone so i could play it cool and be all stealth | |
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Pokemyface Australia. Jan 20 2010 08:03. Posts 762 | | |
o wow epic graph...
but props to you man, many people remain delusional and are in denial of their poker abilities, for some its better off for them to just quit, and i think you've made the right choice
better late than never right?
gl in the real worldz |
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dogmeat Czech Republic. Jan 20 2010 08:11. Posts 6374 | | |
is this joeingrams graph from this month? |
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PanoRaMa United States. Jan 20 2010 09:09. Posts 1655 | | |
fwiw it took me more than 6 months to get to 100nl when i was first starting out -_- and that was when games were a lot easier. no one should really be moving up to like 200nl that quickly unless theyre naturally talented or just running good (which isn't a good reason).
but yeah as others said, GLGL in life man |
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maxousek Czech Republic. Jan 20 2010 10:04. Posts 464 | | |
wow fenner your photos impressed me, its sick good.
Is it possible to download them in high resolutions ? I would like to use them as windows wallpapers.... |
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| | On January 20 2010 08:09 PanoRaMa wrote:
fwiw it took me more than 6 months to get to 100nl when i was first starting out -_- and that was when games were a lot easier. no one should really be moving up to like 200nl that quickly unless theyre naturally talented or just running good (which isn't a good reason).
but yeah as others said, GLGL in life man |
i started in august 08 and was on nl100 after 2 months. after another 2 months i took my nl200 shots. and i don't think i'm some kind of natural, actually in some spots i think im rather retarded.
the biggest error i see ppl make is 10+ tabling nl50 and below. there's not enough money out there to be multitable grind it. Cut down on tables and actually improve.
GL in life fenner, you made the right choice. |
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Uptown . Jan 20 2010 10:30. Posts 3557 | | |
agree with gorokgorok.
Fenner, you never even gave yourself a chance to seriously improve, so it saddens me quite a bit that you depart before you truly commit to improving 
But best of luck with your endeavors! |
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Frosty Netherlands. Jan 20 2010 11:18. Posts 97 | | |
<3 for the blog man.
Too bad poker didn't work out for you, hope life goes well tho! I'm sure it will :D |
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dahornnn United Kingdom. Jan 20 2010 12:48. Posts 693 | | |
dude those pics are sick
GL with life |
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SPEWTARD Peru. Jan 20 2010 13:52. Posts 4307 | | |
well,poker is not fun for everyone.
gl irl |
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Loco Canada. Jan 20 2010 15:14. Posts 21015 | | |
This will do you an incredible amount of good. If you are still living with your parents (which I'm guessing you are) it was worth it to pursue poker. Start living now. Your photographs are stunning, I hope it will pick up for you. |
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you i would like to add that the photographs are really nice. |
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fenner Australia. Jan 20 2010 17:09. Posts 2188 | | |
| | On January 20 2010 09:30 Uptown wrote:
agree with gorokgorok.
Fenner, you never even gave yourself a chance to seriously improve, so it saddens me quite a bit that you depart before you truly commit to improving
But best of luck with your endeavors! |
What do you mean? I spent nearly 2 years playing the game quite heavily, had sweating sessions with some really good players, discussed hands with really good players etc.
Thanks for the comments everyone. |
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RICHI8 United States. Jan 20 2010 18:42. Posts 1341 | | |
Good move on quitting and advice people should take. I made the same decision this month and I am very happy I did. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors.
Putting in hard work is not what this game was made for. It's for easy money, that's what attracts everyone to it. Sure, you shouldn't expect something for nothing but there's better, less stressful ways to make money. GLGL |
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