Learning to "take a beating" with Poker is more important than you think! (I think)
I agree with your perspective on the betting patterns at lower tables. Typically the money at stake on a hand by hand basis is small relative to the bankrolls of people playing.
However, I think that you...
Poker is a great learning tool for trading
There have been numerous articles (and even a book) about how poker can help one to learn about trading and investing.
The two fields have numerous areas of common ground.
However, I have used poker to help me learn how to invest effectively for one...