how long do u plan on playing?

[JDMcNugent7]

I just think its very possible if I continue to improve in: poker, bankroll management, stocks and investing, assuming I define a goal, construct ways to accomplish that goal, and properly apply it.

[Talking Poker]

That's a pretty lofty goal.

GL.

[johnp158]

It also seems like kind of a silly one. I mean, if you have a great reason for it, fine. But I'll have a hard time believing it. Why would you do that to yourself now? During college? I cannot think of many more miserable ways to spend college than singlemindedly trying to get rich. Do that later. Learn about yourself right now.

Sound hokey enough? It's still true.

[jillaj]

You can have a blast and get rich, but actually going to class as well probably not so much. I would think you can get 2 ot of 3 done with relative ease.

[JDMcNugent7]

i dont think becoming miserable necessarily goes along with trying to accomplish this goal?

trust me i wont get wrapped up in this. if i do, ill stop.
trust me when i say im not going to be sitting home on weekends to play poker rather than going out with friends. I am completely aware that days i don't play poker are usually more fun and more proactive.
I think its very reasonable to try and squeeze in 2 hours a day, when nothing else is going on, to help fulfill this goal.(also remember this allows me to not have a job).

i agree it at first seems like an Eextremely loft goal, but if u do the math on it I think it is actually more realistic (yet still lofty) than you would originally think. ( then again, maybe im just way too naive???)

i mean, trust me i wouldnt be doing this if i think it was a miserable, boring, or not fun way to spend college. I think it is possible, and I think I can balance it fine along with school (somewhat challenging), and my social life(very easy).

[BrianSwa]

why does everything have to be a money oriontated goal for you? why cant your goal be like continue playing and improving? You are in a very good spot right now JD, you have a very very big bankroll, can pretty much play any buy in tourney you wish right now and going to college, why stress yourself out in trying to win 40k,80k,90k a million, who cares?

I just say screw all these money goals and just keep the goal of continue playing good poker and having fun.

[JDMcNugent7]

Improving play is an assumed goal. Of course I'm going to try to continue getting better at all times. I don't think it will stress me out tho, not at all. I really think it will help me with bankroll management and really trying to become a great player. The $1million is really just the very final goal, with tons of smaller goals all in between.

[johnp158]

I'm not accusing JD of having only money-oriented goals, but I do think it would be easy to lose perspective with a goal like that.

Just always be aware of what you're doing and what it's doing to you.

[JDMcNugent7]

ya. thats why i set up little bench marks to measue where i should be at every 4 months or so.
and the reason i think i go with monetary goals alot, is b/c its actually measurable, where a goal of improving really isnt.
basically im trying to look for a more secure way to make $ without as much variance, and discipline myself and practice good BR management.