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Message: [QUOTE="mitroff, post: 4941935, member: 235945"] I thought a lot about this issue when I did poker first steps. On the Internet, I found an interview with Jeremy Ausmus (5th place of the WSOP 2012 sorry then he did not win) where he shared tips on how to find a balance between family, life and poker. I saved myself in notes and sometimes even now I reread them. Maybe someone will come in handy. [I]Jeremy Ausmus’ Tips for Poker Dads (and Moms):[/I] [LIST] [*]Explicitly acknowledge priorities: If factors like health and family rank below your poker career goals, then maybe your long-term priorities don’t line up with having a family. [*]Set and enforce boundaries: Maintaining work-life-family balance requires setting boundaries. Ausmus explains that he and his wife abide by a set schedule. If you plan to play live cash games every day from 4-10 p.m., then enforce that time frame and don’t stray from it. To take it even further, if you want “life” time then consider setting time into your calendar, and set reminders/alarms. As Ausmus puts it, “Discipline and self-control is what works when you have a family or are thinking of starting a family.” [*]Communicate: In any field of work, including poker, both spouses need to know the stress level and work load of the other. Things like the shared/synced calendar are helpful in that regard. But open communication is paramount. If either spouse feels overwhelmed or stressed, openly expressing that to his/her partner is a must. [*]Continuously adapt: Life as newlyweds differs greatly from life with a child and even more from life with two children. Recognize that achieving work-life balance is a never-ending process. It’s okay to make mistakes because they can help you evolve as a partner, a parent, and even as a poker player. [*]Trust and honesty: Having poker as a career is not for the faint of heart. Being able to talk to one another about the ups and downs can only help build a stronger relationship. Understanding the game and being honest about the status of your bankroll will not only save your sanity but also save your partner’s. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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