most "pro gamblers" lack in these key areas

hoopster42 · 09-22-09, 01:54 AM

arguably the 2 greatest poker players in the history of the world, stu ungar and chip reese, died way too young and way too tragically, and just wait til this generation of "pro gamblers" gets to be in their mid to late 40's, if, and only if, they even get there, no thanks amigo, would never want that

illmatick · 09-22-09, 02:12 AM

I have it all!!

ztballer · 09-22-09, 02:13 AM

Hoopster, do you gamble?

reno cool · 09-22-09, 02:18 AM

bad day gambling there hoopsy?
Warren Buffet just waitin to mentor you. go get em.

tacomax · 09-22-09, 02:18 AM

Originally posted by hoopster42

they dont have good/healthy relationships/marriages
they dont have good/healthy relationships with their children (if they even have kids)
they dont have good/healthy social lives and interact much or well with others
they dont own homes
they dont have savings accts
they dont have 401ks
they dont have IRAs
they dont have good health
they dont take nice vacations
they dont retire and enjoy, the just keep "working" til they die
they dont find happiness in normal every day life, they lead destructive lives
they dont end up ever finding true happiness because they always need the rush to enjoy themselves
all in all they just dont lead healthy, nice, quality lives, and its so so so so so sad

sorry, would never aspire to be like these people, and neither should you

my heroes are the warren buffetts and vincent bugliosi's of the world, not all the miserable "pro gamblers" of the world

You should try making some wine out of those sour grapes.

reno cool · 09-22-09, 02:20 AM

btw, a lot of what you say there is true for me. But I think it was true before I started gambling.

20Four7 · 09-22-09, 02:23 AM

Originally posted by hoopster42

they dont have good/healthy relationships/marriages
they dont have good/healthy relationships with their children (if they even have kids)
they dont have good/healthy social lives and interact much or well with others
they dont own homes
they dont have savings accts
they dont have 401ks
they dont have IRAs
they dont have good health
they dont take nice vacations
they dont retire and enjoy, the just keep "working" til they die
they dont find happiness in normal every day life, they lead destructive lives
they dont end up ever finding true happiness because they always need the rush to enjoy themselves
all in all they just dont lead healthy, nice, quality lives, and its so so so so so sad

sorry, would never aspire to be like these people, and neither should you

my heroes are the warren buffetts and vincent bugliosi's of the world, not all the miserable "pro gamblers" of the world

I think that sums up a lot of people not just gamblers.

UntilTheNDofTimE · 09-22-09, 02:24 AM

I live a great social life. I get drunk as shit from Thursday til Sunday with 5-20 people, and have the time of my life every weekend.

Sam Odom · 09-22-09, 02:27 AM

they dont have good/healthy relationships/marriages

50/50 for everyone

they dont have good/healthy relationships with their children (if they even have kids)

50/50 for everyone

they dont have good/healthy social lives and interact much or well with others

50/50 for everyone

they dont own homes

Wrong

they dont have savings accts

Wrong

they dont have 401ks

Probably correct

they dont have IRAs

50/50 for everyone

they dont have good health

50/50 for everyone

they dont take nice vacations

Wrong

they dont retire and enjoy, the just keep "working" til they die

Why retire?

they dont find happiness in normal every day life, they lead destructive lives

50/50 for everyone

they dont end up ever finding true happiness because they always need the rush to enjoy themselves

50/50 for everyone

all in all they just dont lead healthy, nice, quality lives, and its so so so so so sad

50/50 for everyone

Enogsiwon · 09-22-09, 02:29 AM

this is the same guy that got played by the chick??

how much of a joke would this guy be if he DID gamble..??

reno cool · 09-22-09, 02:38 AM

We live in a pretty unnatural, unhealthy culture. It's hard to find things like meaning, satisfaction or peace.
My view is don't idolize anybody, try to be original. But I think it was Everlast who said: "the road less traveled sure got a lot of stones"

20Four7 · 09-22-09, 02:42 AM

Everlast makes the most sense out of most recording artist..... but I think that's because he's been through more shit than most of us..... I could listen to his music and house of pain all day.

reno cool · 09-22-09, 03:28 AM

gd posts 24-7

Vincepcion · 09-22-09, 03:49 AM

that description is for action-junkie degenerates, not smart gamblers who know how to balance their lives

Sledge187 · 09-22-09, 12:02 PM

I run on my treadmill for 15 minutes every day. Sometimes I wear a headband and it makes me run faster. My wife is half Asian which is really cool but every now and then a cat turns up missing in the neighborhood.

Matt Rain · 09-22-09, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by Sledge187

I run on my treadmill for 15 minutes every day. Sometimes I wear a headband and it makes me run faster. My wife is half Asian which is really cool but every now and then a cat turns up missing in the neighborhood.

Exactly.

MrX · 09-22-09, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by hoopster42

they dont have good/healthy relationships/marriages
they dont have good/healthy relationships with their children (if they even have kids)
they dont have good/healthy social lives and interact much or well with others
they dont own homes
they dont have savings accts
they dont have 401ks
they dont have IRAs
they dont have good health
they dont take nice vacations
they dont retire and enjoy, the just keep "working" til they die
they dont find happiness in normal every day life, they lead destructive lives
they dont end up ever finding true happiness because they always need the rush to enjoy themselves
all in all they just dont lead healthy, nice, quality lives, and its so so so so so sad

I'm curious to know who these "pros" are that you know.

Of the professional gamblers I know, all seem to be either in healthy relationships or single. Only one has children, but he has a very good relationship with them. Their social lives seem to be fine, they certainly have a lot more freedom when it comes to social events. About half own homes. I'm not sure about investment details, but I'm pretty sure that, as a group, they're above the average. Their health seems about average for their various ages. A couple are in really good shape, a couple are struggling with some health problems. They take WAY more vacations than average. I don't know any at retirement age, so I can't speak to that. I also can't really know anyone else's true happiness level, but I'd be really surprised if they weren't happier than the average American.

I can only assume that you're basing your assumptions on some infamous gamblers. The big-time train-wrecks get all of the press.

durito · 09-22-09, 01:09 PM

lol

keyboarding · 09-22-09, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by 20Four7

I think that sums up a lot of people not just gamblers.

Exactly.

Willie Bee · 09-22-09, 01:13 PM

I have a wonderful marriage to a great woman who has put up with me now since we first met as teens in 1971.

We don't have any kids, but we've enjoyed the 20+ nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces we've been blessed with, including two that are our god-children.

We have lots of great friends, but I'm not sure that our small-town life would qualify as all that 'social' to the big city folks.

We own a home, but looking now to either buy the lot next to us and expand or just save up for a new place out in an even smaller town when we retire.

We have a savings account, Queen Bee is in charge of that.

I manage our 401ks and other investments.

We're in pretty good health considering we're in our mid-50s, at least we're adjusting to the changes so that we can hopefully maintain good health.

We don't take enough vacation time away, will have to talk to Dozer about that.

We are looking forward to retirement.

Wife and I find incredible happiness in the most simple things in life from reading and taking walks to listening to music while sitting on our front deck watching the flowers grow with a cold 'n crispy adult beverage in our hands.

In conclusion, me no pro.

durito · 09-22-09, 01:24 PM

Your heroes are people in finance, and the villains are professional gamblers?

I spend 3-6 months traveling every year. I'm in great health. I have savings, investment, ira, and various other bank accounts. I own real estate.

MrX · 09-22-09, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by durito

Your heroes are people in finance, and the villains are professional gamblers?

I spend 3-6 months traveling every year. I'm in great health. I have savings, investment, ira, and various other bank accounts. I own real estate.

Sure, but are you happy durito, really happy?

tacomax · 09-22-09, 01:41 PM

Some of these replies are going to have hoopster42 in tears.

jjgold · 09-22-09, 01:47 PM

Most gamblers (day to day) are loaners, heavy drinkers and actually hard workers.

Very few hold a woman

It's bad and unacceptable

bettilimbroke999 · 09-22-09, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by hoopster42

they dont have good/healthy relationships/marriages
they dont have good/healthy relationships with their children (if they even have kids)
they dont have good/healthy social lives and interact much or well with others
they dont own homes
they dont have savings accts
they dont have 401ks
they dont have IRAs
they dont have good health
they dont take nice vacations
they dont retire and enjoy, the just keep "working" til they die
they dont find happiness in normal every day life, they lead destructive lives
they dont end up ever finding true happiness because they always need the rush to enjoy themselves
all in all they just dont lead healthy, nice, quality lives, and its so so so so so sad

sorry, would never aspire to be like these people, and neither should you

my heroes are the warren buffetts and vincent bugliosi's of the world, not all the miserable "pro gamblers" of the world

Im all of those, can I at least get on a hot streak gambling to forget some of that depressing shit

hoopster42 · 09-22-09, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by tacomax

Some of these replies are going to have hoopster42 in tears.

the sad truth is that when you expire from the earth, not a single solitary soul will be in tears because you have touched no lives or ever done any good here, you have only touched your own pee-pee several times a day, you taco, are the biggest grandest loser of them all

Rio DiNero · 09-22-09, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by hoopster42

they dont have good/healthy relationships/marriages
they dont have good/healthy relationships with their children (if they even have kids)
they dont have good/healthy social lives and interact much or well with others
they dont own homes
they dont have savings accts
they dont have 401ks
they dont have IRAs
they dont have good health
they dont take nice vacations
they dont retire and enjoy, the just keep "working" til they die
they dont find happiness in normal every day life, they lead destructive lives
they dont end up ever finding true happiness because they always need the rush to enjoy themselves
all in all they just dont lead healthy, nice, quality lives, and its so so so so so sad

sorry, would never aspire to be like these people, and neither should you

my heroes are the warren buffetts and vincent bugliosi's of the world, not all the miserable "pro gamblers" of the world

Sounds to me like you just came from a GA meeting. Better luck next week,pal.

tacomax · 09-22-09, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by hoopster42

the sad truth is that when you expire from the earth, not a single solitary soul will be in tears because you have touched no lives or ever done any good here, you have only touched your own pee-pee several times a day, you taco, are the biggest grandest loser of them all

But with my dying breath least I would know I wasn't fukkin' stupid enough to have to lie about my age for the privilege of wasting 6 months of my life chasing after a 23 year old prick tease.

keyboarding · 09-22-09, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by tacomax

But with my dying breath least I would know I wasn't fukkin' stupid enough to have to lie about my age for the privilege of wasting 6 months of my life chasing after a 23 year old prick tease.