The pros and cons of a professional gambler

Pros:

1.      Being the boss of yourself.

2.      Work the hours you want.

3.      Work as much you want.

4.      Work from anywhere in the world.

5.      Work outdoors with the right equipment.

6.      Possibly make more money than you ever could.

7.      Possibly make more money than you ever dreamt of.

8.      Make dreams happen.

9.    Get a better understanding of how gambling things really work (mathematics, value, expectation, edge, etc.) or in general (investments, opportunity value, value for money, financials, etc.)

10.   Always have interesting stories to tell.

11.   Extraordinary experiences you wouldn't otherwise live.

12.   Learn yourself, find your own limits.

13.   Learn discipline, money management, devotion. They will help in other aspects of life.

14.   Be free.

15.   Be independent.

16.   Be happy.

Cons:

1.     Stress.

2.     Extreme stress.

3.     Stress you couldn't ever imagine of. Ok, you get the idea.

4.     Depression. The above apply.

5.     Boredom.

6.     No social life.

7.     Lack of communication and understanding with others (relatives, friends, family, etc.).

8.     Misunderstood by the majority of people.

9.     Extreme lack of physical exercise.

10.   Health problems.

11.   Food/Sleep disorders.

12.   Get used to bad habits (smoking, drinking, etc.).

13.   Be a slave to the money.

14.   Be dependent from your work.

15.   Be unhappy.

16-15 in favor for the pros for me. That's why I chose this!

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