beau on Nostr: I used to love studying, playing, and thinking about poker. It was the perfect ...

I used to love studying, playing, and thinking about poker. It was the perfect combination of math & psychology for me in my 20’s. After years of keeping a beginner mindset and learning everyday, eventually people started to say I was the best player in the casino. Whereas the people who got into the game for the money or fame (the end result) were consistently breaking even, losing, and more importantly unhappy and stressed.

After taking a step back, I’ve realized it’s a common theme I see across all industries: The result you want is more likely to come when you release the attachment to it and instead just genuinely enjoy each step it takes to get there with a smile on your face.

And once you make it to your result, you may realize the fun part isn’t the destination at all. It was simply the journey you took to get there. Because you were just having fun doing what you loved.

I believe if you spend your time doing what you truly love, you’re rich in more ways than money will ever buy.

In my opinion, this is how you will you know you’ve “made it.” You realize there isn’t a destination to get to. You are fully present doing what you love. You have an internal state of peace.

To me, this is true success.