Interview with Daniel ‘Jungleman12’ Cates

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2010. August 16.
Jungleman12 is one of the most frequently mentioned names in today’s world of online poker.
Known for the large sums of money won in high stakes cash games, news of him accepting the ‘Durrrr Challenge’ and pictures of him partying with his buddies, Daniel is a young college student making a living out of poker.

Recently, Daniel has also been making CardRunners videos.

Poker Curious has done an interview with Jungleman12, asking him about his poker career and his future plans.

Daniel seems to be a very honest and ambitious person, with wisdom that is quite rare among his contemproraries.

Jungleman12
Jungleman is the one in the middle with the hat on

He shares his views on bankroll management, explains key moments of his career and mentions certain personal characteristics that are necessary to be a pro.

Daniel is also capable of viewing things from a psychological/philosphical perspective, which is very useful in order to be able to adjust poker to everyday life.

We also get to know that he had been working at McDonald’s, probably something not many people would have bet on.

Jungleman12 also confirms that he is willing to take the Durrrr Challenge, and is preparing by studying durrrr’s previous sessions, besides “doing some mental preparation” too.

You can read the full interview here.

I would now like to quote one question and the related answer to provide some inspiration.

" If you could give other young, enthusiastic players one piece of advice for poker and for life what would it be?

That in order to get what you want out of life, you must really apply yourself and what you know and eventually dreams can become reality."
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