Quote Originally Posted by DuecesWild22 View Post
Quarantined and WFH provides the time to do this at home, especially with the software allowing me to rip through hands. Essentially aiming to not reinforce bad habits if jump to the casino too quickly. Still, from everything I read (forums/books) they suggest 100+ hours of practice before jumping into the real deal. Realistically, my schedule has me putting in approx. 50 hours. So well below the "average" if all goes according to plan.
Play while you practice, because you never know it is for you until you do. It’s like doing “unpaid internships” in college. It gives you a real feel for the profession that interests you. Sure, you might lose a bit if you play before you are fully capable but consider it as tuition. To learn any career, you need experience.