How to become a professional poker player?

So you have been playing poker with your friends for many years, and at some moment you understand that you become much better than your regular opponents. You often find yourself watching professional poker tournaments and spending hours reading guides on how to improve your skills. It can mean that it is now time for you to start your own professional poker career. Let us share some basic advice with you.

It is important to start young if you want to become a professional player. Among 5 last World Series of Poker champions, 4 were 25 years or under. Being younger means having more time, for both training and professional tournaments. Finally, when you are younger your brain operates better in all conditions. 

Constant training will be your main activity, poker will be both your job and hobby. In order to play on a professional level, you have to become extremely good at this game. You have to be on top while playing in both small casual casinos and in huge poker tournaments with extreme prizes. 
When playing professionally, you have to fully control your budget. When you become a professional poker player, you will not be able to get a “normal” job, so poker becomes your only source of income. You have to understand how much you need to earn each month for all types of spendings, including both basic needs and luxurity. 

Be ready for constant pressure. Playing a basic friendly game with your bros is not the same experience as playing against the best poker players in the world. It will be extremely difficult in all senses, and you should prepare yourself both physically and mentally.

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