article mainly focuses on the networking aspect of being a poker player
also beneficial is the fact that a good poker player could make enough to cover cost of living in a few hours a day, then focus on his or her startup the rest of the day.
But of course poker is a zero sum game, so this advice can't be good for everyone.
Poker is a negative sum game, since the house takes a rake.
However, since there is more skill involved, you can take advantage of less skilled opponents.
That being said, attempting to gamble to cover living costs is a horrible idea. Statistically it would not be low of probability to go on a losing streak of a week or more straight, even if you were playing quite well.
also beneficial is the fact that a good poker player could make enough to cover cost of living in a few hours a day, then focus on his or her startup the rest of the day.
But of course poker is a zero sum game, so this advice can't be good for everyone.