I despise Rich kids, you lousy silver spooner. Ok, now that is off my chest. You are either in or out. No inbetweens, part timers or gray areas. Like I said, acheive balance for your work/play. Spend time with those friends and loved ones you have lost. Get your priorities established. The offshore world needs more new young blood. Join the race, take the challenge. If you cannot handle it, the business becomes all consuming, then you bail. You already are ahead of the game coming to this realization already. Go West young man! Where would our society be today without risk takers. Balance and harmony.
Best Wishes...OF:howdy:
Best Wishes...OF:howdy:
I think the key is at your age.....I started a few years earlier than you and 'worked' my way through college but looking back, I wish I wasn't the only kid who could read a racing form or cared about point spreads instead of just rooting for the local team. The problem with gambling is you need to focus on it like a full-time job to be successful but that shuts out other opportunities that are only available to you at your age. You would be wise to pursue those other things now - you will only be 18 once - and there are many fun, irresponsible, naive, stupid, learning experiences you can get now that you won't be able to later (or that would cause you major problems later). You can also go back to gambling if/when you have checked out other things, but if you don't do it now, it will be too late.
When you're 30 and the majority of the people you know and meet are jaded, burned-out head cases, then you can go back to gambling.
When you're 30 and the majority of the people you know and meet are jaded, burned-out head cases, then you can go back to gambling.
IMO the best is to just follow your heart. If your family is rich then you are in a fortunate position to be able to shoot for the stars without risking starvation or not being able to pay rent or anything else that we not-so-rich folks had to risk. If you've got such an advantage, might as well make use of it.
But if you feel something is just not right with sports betting, then I'd take some time off to think about it. Only you can answer the question of what's best for you. GL.
But if you feel something is just not right with sports betting, then I'd take some time off to think about it. Only you can answer the question of what's best for you. GL.
OMNIVOROUS FROG said:
It's not the young man's fault that he was born already a lotto winner.
He also seems like a nice person compared to a lot of rich kids who
are spoiled brats, which may be why you say that. Or you have had
experiences with some? But he is seeking re his future, immediate &
down the road, & given his success may have talent & promise in
betting as a career. The next Howard Hughes of sports gambling?
Working for peanuts at Burger King may have its place for many his
age, but isn't for everyone.
An interesting thread.
99% of wanna be pro gamblers fail. No big deal, since 99.95% of all gamblers are horrible at this. I'd go as far as to say that EVERY bet I typically see made in a book is a bad one (in that a better number, less vig) was available to any serious bettor somewhere else.
If you are very motivated, very good, and well capitalized you can be very successful and very happy. I'm biased towards the math guys, and the guys good at other things like chess, bridge, etc.
Guys that never got good at anything else typically (but not always) never get good at gambling either. Note, a-ok to be terrible at some things as well. A-ok to have failed Spanish or History in High School. Not A-ok to have any sign of addictive negative behavior. Examples of guys that likely shouldn't gamble for a living?
Smokers, non seatbelt wearers, excessive big tippers, guys that like to live 'large', guys that are more emotional than logical, guys that spend $5 on a cup of coffee, guys that think gas is too expensive, etc, etc.
Ps. Having a rich family can kill your chances to succeed in life. Read the Millionaire Next Door and Economic Outpatient Care. Nothing calls for a bigger fall for a trapeze artist than having a big net below.
99% of wanna be pro gamblers fail. No big deal, since 99.95% of all gamblers are horrible at this. I'd go as far as to say that EVERY bet I typically see made in a book is a bad one (in that a better number, less vig) was available to any serious bettor somewhere else.
If you are very motivated, very good, and well capitalized you can be very successful and very happy. I'm biased towards the math guys, and the guys good at other things like chess, bridge, etc.
Guys that never got good at anything else typically (but not always) never get good at gambling either. Note, a-ok to be terrible at some things as well. A-ok to have failed Spanish or History in High School. Not A-ok to have any sign of addictive negative behavior. Examples of guys that likely shouldn't gamble for a living?
Smokers, non seatbelt wearers, excessive big tippers, guys that like to live 'large', guys that are more emotional than logical, guys that spend $5 on a cup of coffee, guys that think gas is too expensive, etc, etc.
Ps. Having a rich family can kill your chances to succeed in life. Read the Millionaire Next Door and Economic Outpatient Care. Nothing calls for a bigger fall for a trapeze artist than having a big net below.
X-Files said:
Silver spoon syndrome, a person who comes into wealth undeserving, and flaunts it. Well, not undeserving, but without earning it. But it is no fault of his own, and his head seems screwed on straight. Seen too many silver spooners crash and burn, from having that better than thou attitude. Many destroy the businesses their parents took lifetimes to build. It is a documented behavioral syndrome. Just like children of alcoholic parents. There must be some merit to these extensive studies. I have seen many real life examples. The silver spoon syndrome could even extend to our illustrious leader. How many businesses did George W. succeed at? Even when giftwrapped? His dad George senior came from the ground up. He did not. I am cynical without his silver spoon he would be anything. If anything sometimes a takes a stronger person to succeed with it.
Strength and honor...OF:howdy:
Fezzik said:
If I had to start over again, its not because I"m BROKE, like I stated earlier on this thread, I know more than a handful that are successful, but also MISERABLE, its not about the money its the LIFE.I read alot of responces that they can do this and that and whatever, guess what I wish you all the luck in the world.
Yes Shrink I live in Atlanta.
Thanks again for the responses.
Im a very mature 18 year old in some respects. I know what's going on. I knew the second I came into this game that 99.999999% of handicapper are complete ******* broke scumbags.
I feel very lucky for myself that I am fortunate enough that I can bust out and not worry about anything.
After spending some time with friends tonight I decided im going to keep gambling because Omnivorous Frog is right I need to keep my balls between my legs and take risk while im young. I know what the hell im doing and by the time im 20-25 I want to be the damn ACE-ACE of the offshore scene.
I want to have my first book say "sorry son we cant take your action anymore, your ******* with our bmw payments."
Im just that type of person. If someone says im gonna fail im gonna try harder to show them I wont. If my friends and family dont like the way I act when I gamble then they can just :finger: cuz im a gambler and im here to stay.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR RESPONSES AND I LOOK FORWARD TO BECOMING A PART OF THIS HUGE RX FAMILY, EVEN THOUGH MOST OF YOU ARE OLD ENOUGH TO BE MY DADDY :lolBIG:
Thanks again for the responses.
Im a very mature 18 year old in some respects. I know what's going on. I knew the second I came into this game that 99.999999% of handicapper are complete ******* broke scumbags.
I feel very lucky for myself that I am fortunate enough that I can bust out and not worry about anything.
After spending some time with friends tonight I decided im going to keep gambling because Omnivorous Frog is right I need to keep my balls between my legs and take risk while im young. I know what the hell im doing and by the time im 20-25 I want to be the damn ACE-ACE of the offshore scene.
I want to have my first book say "sorry son we cant take your action anymore, your ******* with our bmw payments."
Im just that type of person. If someone says im gonna fail im gonna try harder to show them I wont. If my friends and family dont like the way I act when I gamble then they can just :finger: cuz im a gambler and im here to stay.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR RESPONSES AND I LOOK FORWARD TO BECOMING A PART OF THIS HUGE RX FAMILY, EVEN THOUGH MOST OF YOU ARE OLD ENOUGH TO BE MY DADDY :lolBIG:
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I believe he is a lawyer. The first thing they learn is HOW TO LIE
Don't be a ***** about it.
We all (or almost all) get sucked in an addicted from time to time
Learn to seperate your capping time from wasted time
Watching scores is wasted time.
I admit my addiction, but have modified. Since foots are over, I don't even look at a line over the weekend, family time for me, this could be your time for friends and relationships. At 19, don't worry about a girlfriend, if you need to get laid just go to an asian massage parlor. BUt spend some quality time with your buds.
If there are sports you don't cap, then take that season off.
Make a commitment and stick to it.
We all (or almost all) get sucked in an addicted from time to time
Learn to seperate your capping time from wasted time
Watching scores is wasted time.
I admit my addiction, but have modified. Since foots are over, I don't even look at a line over the weekend, family time for me, this could be your time for friends and relationships. At 19, don't worry about a girlfriend, if you need to get laid just go to an asian massage parlor. BUt spend some quality time with your buds.
If there are sports you don't cap, then take that season off.
Make a commitment and stick to it.
OMNIVOROUS FROG said:
I agree with this 100%!
There are many people working jobs right now that would say,"if I could go back and change my life I would" If you're good @ this,making money and enjoy it,why stop? Especially @ your age! You have all the time in the world to do something else later if things change in your gambling future.
I'm more than double your age and have been gambling for atleast 20 yrs and love it! Not saying that I was winning all that time but its just like anything else,you are given the oppurtunities to learn from your mistakes,its then up to the individual to not make the same mistakes over again.Doesn't matter if its work or gambling,this rule applies!
Balance your life! Gamble,get some ass,exercise and whatever else you like to do, F*CK stress!
Just to bring another possible perspecive to this. Your family and friends say that they don't like you when you are gambling...it could also be possible that they just don't like you gambling period. That's exactly what they'd say if that were the case.
I always liked the comparision to other professions that people become obbsessed with that remove the "stigma". If you spent the same amount of time (or all your time) making money watching and playing the stock market say, you'd be a driven workaholic and not a degenerate gambler.
You must strike a balance. And not because of what other people say, but for your own sake. For example, I've often heard that gamblers just can't sustain any kind of meaningful romantic relationships. Now, I have a pretty special and understanding girl. But I also make sure and make time for her. The bottom line is that anything that's important to you, you make time for it. Family, friends, life, all of it.
Strike a balance, and you'll be OK. If somehow you just can't, then get out. You really would be better for it in that case.
I always liked the comparision to other professions that people become obbsessed with that remove the "stigma". If you spent the same amount of time (or all your time) making money watching and playing the stock market say, you'd be a driven workaholic and not a degenerate gambler.
You must strike a balance. And not because of what other people say, but for your own sake. For example, I've often heard that gamblers just can't sustain any kind of meaningful romantic relationships. Now, I have a pretty special and understanding girl. But I also make sure and make time for her. The bottom line is that anything that's important to you, you make time for it. Family, friends, life, all of it.
Strike a balance, and you'll be OK. If somehow you just can't, then get out. You really would be better for it in that case.
