What has poker done for you?

[Kaique Santos R]

I discovered poker at a time in my life when I was sad and hopeless, poker came and transformed me and helped me to turn things around...

 

[austral]

For a lot of us, it gave us structure, focus, and a community when we needed it most. What really matters is what we built through it — discipline, emotional control, and decision-making — and that’s what actually changes your life.

 

[Propane Goat]

Glad to hear things are going better for you, good luck at the tables

 

[TheniT]

Poker changed everything in my life; everything I have today was earned at the tables, so poker is my life.

 

[dangbaonguyen93]

Poker gave me a breath of fresh air, boosting my confidence.

 

[R.Melnyk77]

I discovered poker at a time in my life when I was sad and hopeless, poker came and transformed me and helped me to turn things around...

I started playing in 2019 when I was in hospital undergoing treatment. It was boring, and at that time poker became a real discovery for me. Now, after so many years, poker is my favourite hobby, which brings me pleasure and money.

 

[Mazembe]

Poker was the best distraction for me, the whole process of learning poker kept me away from the street and all the bad things. I fell in love with the game immediately and things haven't been the same ever since, I've won crazy amounts from freerolls alone. Learning and playing poker was the best decision of my life

 

[UngureanuDan]

Poker? Poker is my life! I love Poker.

 

[Roller]

It taught me discipline, you don’t get rewarded for emotion, only for good decisions over time. It taught me patience and how to be okay with short-term losses if the long-term logic is right. That mindset carries over into real life more than people admit.

 

[flail1]

Probably aged me 20 years lol - oh and had my doctor harping on me about blood pressure. Enjoy the game tho!

 

[Julpukka]

For me its a nice way to spend some time After big losses I have had stress and vice versa. Im playing atm some tournaments and watching icehockey. Good saturday evening going on here

 

[Kasztor007]

For me, poker mainly brought self-awareness. It taught me patience, how to deal with losses, and how to think long-term instead of chasing instant results. There were times I took it too seriously, and times it was just an escape, but now it’s a more controlled hobby. It definitely helped me understand and manage my emotions better even if I’m still learning.

 

[R.Holynskyi]

I started playing during the coronavirus pandemic. At that time, I was out of work and had a lot of free time. I think if it weren't for the coronavirus, I would never have started playing.

 

[john_entony]

To be honest, I discovered poker by chance, but I immediately realized that I wanted to learn as much as possible about this game. I have been playing for over 17 years now, and poker always helps me overcome stress during difficult times.

 

[bodil19982]

I enjoy playing poker. The money I win in the game is just a nice bonus.

 

[csabika94]

relaxation

 

[RagNar87]

When I was unemployed it helped me with money , and also it was fun and a sentiment of happiness when I won 1st place

 

[BillyR23]

I just love the game and due to poker I've improved in a lot of areas of my life, like for example discipline, patience, how to deal with losses(actually even with wins...), bankroll management etc... I've also found CardsChat due to poker and I've pretty much learned English because of it haha, CC is a big factor I've improved so much as a poker player and it's a place where I found many like minded people that I consider friends <3

 

[10gerka]

Poker has given me money to play from scratch, accumulate money, and withdraw. In addition, it has taught me to be studious and disciplined.

 

[dompoker]

Poker has helped me a lot not to get stressed out, time goes by quickly, when it feels like we're already at the end of the year.

 

[black and]

I discovered card games even before I learned to read.
I've been playing poker for about 6-7 years and I can say that if it weren't for poker, I would be in a very bad situation.

 

[Baco]

English translation:

Because it made me a better person, more patient, and able to handle frustration. In addition to giving me everything I have materially today, it also gave me a job where meritocracy really works.