Professional poker players often cite the freedom it gives them for playing for a living, but that's not to say you shouldn't have a professional attitude towards the job. Some of the best poker players in the world are extremely disciplined and in their approach every single day.

Playing poker is not a conventional way to make a living, and it doesn't come with the security that a standard job does. While poker is a game of skill, there is always a level of risk involved, and trying to play poker full-time, if you are not good enough, can be a costly lesson.