Little thoughts about pro gaming career

I recently got in tough with some of my former semi or pro gamer friends and talked about what they have been doing other than pro-gaming. Serveral of them are still doing successful pro graming and getting salary from sponsors. However, most of them made transition into different careers such as online poker, stocks, or school even. One thing I realized is that there are only few pros (even top world class wc3 players) who make enough money to support their living independently. Ironically, most of them lost either motivation or found more important things to do other than playing video games for living despite their success on their gaming career. Even if you can make a living off of playing video games, is it really something you can do during your entire life? I do not think so. What if the game loses its trend from the people and all you can do is play your video game in world class? then what will you do?

My point is, It is obviously fun to make enough money and have fun on what you are doing at the same time. I truely enjoyed my time when I was giving lessons and winning tournmanet in war3 and startcraft. However, I realized that earning good money doesnt necessary make you happy. I therefore now believe how you spend your money to enjoy your life is essential skill for a successful human being. Lets enjoy whatever you are doing and be wise!

University of Colorado at Boulder

Well, a new semester has begun for me and I hope I can ace my classes again but it looks almost impossible in this term. Look at the courses I am taking this semester (SP07). In 3 out of 5 classes, I was assigned homework assignments due on next class during their first lecture -_-. It might seems like 15 credits for the semester doesnt look much but its all upper division and 2 of them are graduate level courses. Well, double major is tough but I hope I can handle this :)
(I am thinking about taking another upper div math.... which seems pretty loose... what do you think?)


CSCI-4113 - 001 UNIX SYSTEM ADMIN 3 Credit

CSCI-5273 - 001 NETWORK SYSTEMS 3 Credit

CSCI-6448 - 001 OO ANALYSIS & DESIGN 3 Credit

MATH-4430 - 001 ORDINARY DIFF EQUATIONS 3 Credit

WRTG-3030 - 801 WRITING/SCIENCE-SOCIETY 3 Credit

Big... I mean Big Swing..

As usual, I opened my 12 $1/2 200NL tables and started playing approximately at 10p. Check out these hands. I lost about 200BB within 10 minutes, which is the biggest NL table swing I experienced ever. First hand was I got dealt 77 and flop was J7J. I pushed and guy with AA and AJ both called Turn was Q, River was Q. Second hand was I got dealt J8 and flopped 2 pair, the guy with J9 on Js8s3h made it 2 bet, i made 3 bets and lost to his runner runner flush. I happen to give almost 200BB to same fish within 10 minutes. Someone also cracked my AA with J8o on
JJ6 board lol.

After losing those 3 big pots within 10 minutes in multi tables, I got frustrated. I had pending bonus of $1500 almost complete and I was seriously wondering what the hell is going on here. I played super aggressive after this beats and won about 150 BBs back but was still down about 50BB at the end of the session but I guess its okay :). I realized handling big swing is also another challenging aspect for a succeessful NL holdem player especially if its due to bad beats from runner runner cards.

After ARKS.

I went to Winter Park, CO for the Christian event called ARKS(Arise Reborn Korean Students) during Jan.4 - Jan.7. I had been going to church regularly because one of my friend who influenced me in good way asked me to come. I had been continue going to church for about an year now and not really one of the active member because I didnt really understand Jesus christ and why I need to believe in Jesus. I also recently experienced some depression despite my success in poker career and school (got straight A's this semester). I have been wondering why and this was also one of the reason why I went to ARKS in order to find my resolve.

To summarize briefly, I just feel like my identity in this world has became more clear and realized I have been camouflaging myself in order to satisfy my self-desire. I studied deeply about my character and realized how I can become a better human being. God Bless me. Amen. For those of you who wonder what happened in ARKS or interested coming to our next year camp, Please visit Korean ARKS website at http://club.cyworld.com/arkscolorado

Lets Begin 2007!

Hello ladies and gentlemen, this is now 2007! I went to church in the morning and hung out with my friends. At night? Yes, you guessed it right - I went to downtown and enjoyed firework (totally gorgeous). It was freezing but once I get myself used to the weather, I felt fine (it was difficult because I was wearing a cracked jeans). I set following goals myself for upcoming 2007!

• Keep making solid profit on $1/2 10 handed tables and gradually move on to $1/2 and eventually to $2/$4 6 handed 8 tables.
• Solidify my poker displine, patience and as well as my reads about opponent's hands.
• Date beautiful women!
• Court
• Buy Nissan 350Z
• Get a Java S2JE Certification
• Get an internship @ Sun Microsystems at Broomfield, CO
• Maintaining and managing daily routines such as sleep/wake up time and work-out schedule.

I always get enthusiastic at the end of the year and set pretty outstanding and challenging goals. However, this way I know exactly what I need to do throughout the new year and plan myself ahead. What are your goals for 2007?