Poker and mentality

Players can quit for several reasons: lack of interest, stress, lack of time, or losing a lot of money, as is your case. I believe you should take some course based on GTO, this could neutralize your losses.

Poker is not won by those who get the best cards, but by those who constantly make the best decisions. Control your emotions, think long-term, and don't judge your performance based on the results of one session.

I think enjoying the game is a big part of it, but it's not the whole story. The players who stick around for years are usually the ones who accept that poker has ups and downs, keep studying, and don't let short-term results define them.

If you still enjoy learning and you're seeing gradual improvement, you're probably on the right path. The results tend to follow over time.

I think enjoying the game is a huge part of it.

Most players who quit are only there for quick results. The ones who stay usually enjoy the process too — learning, improving, and dealing with the ups and downs.

Winning helps, of course, but if you still like poker even during the rough stretches, you're probably in it for the long run.

If someone starts playing poker just for the money, it's a bad idea from the start. Poker needs to be lived and loved for it to be profitable.