The Counter-Intuitive Philosophy of a Gambler Can Yield Wild Results
Why the psychotic pursual of an unseen victory works.
Ever wondered why a gambler who is down millions of dollars carries on gambling despite his tragic losses? It’s because they operate on the following fascinating axiom:
“You always give up one step before the jackpot reveals itself.”
Personally, I would call such a frame of mind a psychotic obsession that only leads to destruction. But despite the chaotic nature of such a belief in the context of gambling, I admire it and would even say a philosophy for life can be developed from it.
There is an element of relentless persistence in a gambler who believes in this phrase, and it’s admirable. It is a beautiful thought if one can redirect the meaning of the premise to their own endeavors.
The seemingly catastrophic and careless nature of someone who lives life on the edge tells us nothing but one thing. And this one thing is what I will dive into in this article.
The Modern Mind’s Downfall: Quitting
Hey, you reading this, you know it's perfectly okay to quit right? When adversity hits, just forget about it. Quitting and leaving…
