Ed Miller's Going Pro Series Continues
Ed Miller offers a series of articles on becoming a professional poker player, called "Going Pro."
Part 2 says,
"Most poker players aren’t the planning or preparing type. Their thinking runs mostly along the lines of, 'I have $1,000 in my pocket. Hey, that’s a $20-$40 buy-in.' Most poker players who quit their jobs end up broke and in debt to their friends and credit card companies. Lack of planning has more than a little to do with that. Take these steps outlined in my first two articles, and you will significantly improve your chances."
Read Going Pro Part 2.