Only the calm and disiplined can gamble

One thing I learn from my parents, is the way they gamble (in casinos at Genting). My mom and dad are two person with different attitudes when they gamble on the roulette table. Why? Here's what I observed:

My dad is the 'lucky and big money' type. He always believes in his few favourites number to open. So, he will put a lot of chips on those numbers, then a little on some other, in case he don't win, he still get back some. The outcome? He will either win BIG or lose BIG, because he won't stop until the time comes. If win, he will keep going because he thought it is his 'day'. If lose, he will keep trying because he thought that sooner or later, his favourite number will surely come.


My mom on the other hand is the 'play safe' type of person. She only plays a certain amount (for instance RM300). Then she will find a place to sit and observes the number that comes. After quite some time, she will analyse what number that will comes next, and put a bit on some different numbers that she analysed. The outcome? She will either lose the small amount of money she used earlier, and walk away... OR she will win, small or big. Usually she wins more than lose, impressive!


So what can I conclude from this? It shows that men need to be thinking straight no matter what you are doing. They cannot give lust, greed or power to change their actions and mindset, which usually end up bad. They need to be rational and not greedy... because it is better to be safe than sorry, late than never. Trying to always take the easy and fast way will not guarantee success, and using dirty tactics will usually make you suffer. Keep going the straight road, and you will eventually reach the end... in one piece.



P/S: This post is not telling you that you should gamble in a 'good' way as your occupation or hobby, ok?