Paul never really went into this to become pro and is doing it half for fun and the challenge half seriously, which I think is a great approach.
Recently I believe he has lost motivation because he has plateaued and is looking for either the enjoyment of playing again or something to respark his motivation.
I just think you were a bit too synical around the "expected loads out of poker and feel flat on his face." He did neither and I don't think ever really had one of these approaches.
+1
But also got to say Sharky, no hard feelings I know you meant nothing by it, and it sure does look like that I know but I'm really not one of those 21 year old I'm going to be at NL100 by 2016 sort of guys who then realises that they are not going to be a pro. I'm an old guy with a proper career and a family. Poker was just fun and the challenge element was all about mental game progress which has been my biggest personal challenge in life and poker. I was way too negative so if anything I had the opposite problem. I expected nothing from poker.
I've actually got a lot from it. Especially in 2016 as I've made breakthroughs in my mental state that are improving my life in the real world too. Didn't get any money from it though!