Some players want to become a poker professional, and in turn play in huge tournaments. Others want to become so good at the online version of the game that they can make a living this way. And of course, there are others who are more laid back and simply want to continue having fun with the game.

No matter what you want from the future, setting goals will help you to get there. Not only do you want to set short term goals, but you should do the same for the long haul. Generally speaking, it would be nice to have your short term goals set up to help you reach your long term vision. This way, with each goal that you reach you will be a step closer to the big picture.

There is no way of knowing for sure what your future holds when it comes to your poker career. With that being said, you should be able to control your progress to a certain extent. Sure, a lot of what you accomplish will have to do with the breaks that you get, but even then, there are many details that you can control.

All in all, the game of poker is not going anywhere. You need to ask yourself how you are going to grow with the game, and what you are hoping to accomplish. If you are willing to put in the time, you can reach the goals that you have set forth for your poker future.