blackcat13...The very first step is to ask yourself this question: "Do I want to BE a pro player, or just play like one?" That is an honest question. If it's the latter, you have avenues you can follow...quality instruction should be your first step, to determine the quality of your stroke, where you stand in the poolplayer hiearchy, and give you things to practice (and how specifically to practice them) to start reaching for your goal. There are thousands of poolplayers who have that kind of skill, but realize that they really want a life, instead of 'the life of a pro player'!
If the answer is the former...good luck. About 1/10 of 1% of "professional pool players" make any kind of living, and you will absolutely sacrifice everything else in your life to achieve that goal (owning a home, family, a good job, etc)...if you even have natural talent (which is something almost every pro is full of). The risks are great, and the rewards are little if anything material. Among the American pro players, you can count on one hand the ones that make any kind of living at all.
Like someone else said...be careful what you wish for. I trying less to discourage you, than to wake you up the reality of what you think you desire. Good luck, whatever you do.
Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com