Do You Think Poker is Similar to Life?

CataRouillet · Sep 5, 2023

I don't think it's similar to life, but I do think some aspects of poker like discipline could help you in life.

Canaldo Kao · Sep 5, 2023

azgeda said:
Do you think poker is somewhat similar to life? Because I do.

I'm sure you do, because in poker you need malice. Knowing if a person is bluffing or lying, life also has its competitive side, excellent post from you!

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domwagadom · Sep 5, 2023

I am glad poker is only a small part of my life, it maybe similar but not all.
thats it

Poker is a game. Life is life

78mariusz · Sep 5, 2023

I'm trying to find any similarity but the only one that comes to mind is when you go all-in with your woman after alcohol in bed - lol. Really strange thread

TeUnit · Sep 5, 2023

I think there are a lot of lessons in poker that carry over to real life.

Sitter limpers are like people who stop at green lights.

andron205 · Sep 5, 2023

yes, ups and downs

Achrarock · Jan 9, 2024

In some ways, yes. Both involve strategy, risk-taking, and navigating uncertainty. In poker, as in life, decisions shape outcomes, and adapting to changing circumstances is crucial.

yogo9 · Jan 9, 2024

There are a lot of things similar in real life like patience bad beats , Emotion control , Learning from your mistakes and many other commune points.

oskarsbaumanis2 · Jan 12, 2024

poker is bad but life is nice etc.

andron205 · Jan 12, 2024

sometimes it's like living a boxer who gets beaten a lot, poker players become emotionally stable people over time

letfmg · Jan 15, 2024

there are some similarities

Lucho.riv9 · Jan 15, 2024

I wouldn't say it's similar, but it's true that many things that are necessary in poker can be applied to everyday life.

s0ftdumps · Jan 15, 2024

Preparation, patience and persistence are lifes most important qualities.

freddsl · Jan 15, 2024

No, life is much more complex than a game of poker.

black and · Jan 15, 2024

azgeda said:
Do you think poker is somewhat similar to life? Because I do.

Yes, poker is like our life. To become a successful poker player you need patience, discipline and luck. Similarly in our life, without patience, discipline and luck you will not be able to achieve success

ficticius · Jan 18, 2024

If it has enough similarity in structure, discipline, development, etc. etc.

pavel1111111 · Jan 18, 2024

could be

but when ever I have to make a choise between a event at poker and a event that is in my life , let say a lunch with my friends , I always select the real event that are happening in my life ..not a virtual game

PsychoVas · Jan 18, 2024

In many aspects. The most important is "doesn't matter what you're dealt, what matters is how you play your hand". Twain said something like that.

cowboybebop · Jan 18, 2024

In some ways yes. Nothing in poker, the same goes for life, comes without patience. Sometimes you have to give up the right cards to get even better ones in the future, and sometimes you just have to make use of the bad ones.

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