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"After losing a round of gambling, I felt really down. There was a voice in my head urging me to place another bet, any bet, just to break even. Many times, it's like this; when you're losing, there's a devil in your mind tempting you: either break even or lose everything.
I couldn't help but think about how different it was when I first started winning. Losing money back then wasn't as painful and agonizing as it is now. Could it be that as I started winning more, I became more afraid of failure?
This made me reflect on life itself. When we have nothing and face setbacks and failures, we often handle them with composure. But when we've tasted success, we become even more fearful of losing it all.
I once read a quote that said, ""The happiest moment every day is seeing your balance continuously reach new highs."" I used to feel that way too. But when I saw my balance decrease due to a particular game, I'd rush to make up for the loss and, in the process, lose my judgment.
I often visit online forums to read about gambling addiction stories just to remind myself. Impulsiveness might allow me to win 99 times out of 100, but it only takes one time to lose everything. The cycle of winning, losing, breaking even, and repeating it is undoubtedly painful.
Only by accepting the pain of failure can we truly savor the joy of success.
In the end, I called a friend and went out for a late-night meal, suppressing the desire to place another bet. If gambling is a form of spiritual practice, then failure is a test on that path.
On the long road of gambling, there will always be better opportunities and better odds. Not fighting for immediate gains can lead to long-term success.
So, how do you all cope with failure or even a losing streak, be it in gambling or in life? Do you charge ahead or adjust your mindset? How do you handle the lows?
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Post time 22-9-2023 12:50:40
