Welcome to the Mechanics of Poker podcast: The Mind Set of an Online End Boss!
Dirk “VeniVidi” Gerritse reached what every poker pro supposedly craves: financial freedom and zero obligations. According to his own account, though, the months that followed were some of his unhappiest. No alarms, no urgency, just a lot of time to fill and not much purpose.
He talks openly about how the “poker identity” can become a liability once the game is gone, and how the EV mindset lingers long after it is useful. The episode also covers his comeback after being cut out from his elite PLO group and his thoughts on sharing success.
“When the goal is reached, the EV mindset traps players long after the bankroll stops needing it.”
If you thought walking away from the game was a happy ending, Gerritse wants you to know it is rarely that simple.