Is it possible to enjoy the game in the long term when it becomes a job?

[absolutista2021]

I’ve been playing poker for 11 years, and not once have I lost the motivation to keep going

wow! great! what is your secret for it? do you like very much the game? or what? thanks for answer!

 

[absolutista2021]

Yes, it’s possible to enjoy poker long-term even when it becomes a job, but it requires the right mindset and balance. Many professionals start with pure passion, but over years of grinding, the pressure of variance, constant decision-making, and financial swings can turn the game into a stressful routine. Motivation often fades if poker becomes only about paying bills, especially when long downswings test patience and confidence. The players who sustain joy are usually those who treat poker as both work and a craft—constantly studying, finding new challenges, mixing formats, and setting goals beyond just money. Taking breaks, keeping other hobbies, and maintaining social or family life also protect against burnout. Like any profession built from a passion, the risk is real, but if you evolve with the game and avoid monotony, poker can stay both rewarding and enjoyable for decades.

wow! very truth! thanks for your amazing answer! i think what is truth all you say, the poker is more good when you study, and has got a equilibrium in your life, so you dont tired of bad beat, or monotony in your life, and is more healthy life too! my language mother is spanish, but i try too learn english speaking in english is cardschat.com thanks you for you answer and welcome to argentina!

 

[fewerz]

One person told me that no matter how much you love your work, sooner or later it turns into a routine. I don’t have that much life experience yet, but the things I’ve been doing for many years definitely gave me more enjoyment in the beginning. I have a similar story with poker. The thrill has faded, and I’ve become more detached. Maybe I’ve just become more rational.

 

[Poison91]

YES, personal rivalries are born, my personal enemy is badnight>malanoche, BA888 and others, they always want my head, but this time I have improved and I am going for them!!!🌪️⚡⚡

 

[woraphatman]

I enjoy playing poker, but tournaments require a lot of time.😪

 

[percrackk]

If you really love any job, you always feel good with that, I think being a hobbie it’s the plus for love it a lil bit more

 

[wushibala]

wow! great! what is your secret for it? do you like very much the game? or what? thanks for answer!

Yes, you noticed absolutely right — I really love poker. That’s why I don’t need any extra motivation. If you enjoy the game, that’s all the motivation you need.

 

[Bakersquid]

I think it depends on person to person but the rush of winning a three way all in with the worst hand pre flop i think that kind of things can never make it boring

 

[pep12343]

The question is very interesting. The answer, not so much.
It depends on each person, but in my experience, I consider myself someone who quickly gets bored with a lot of things. However, neither poker nor soccer gave me that feeling of losing interest.

 

[chicbulls2]

if you like it, then why not, you should do what you are good at

 

[Rosylly]

I think it depends on the person, but generally it will come in cycles, cycles of enjoying and hating the game