When to know when to quit.

[Woodson]

I've had a good run since the fourth of July. And I've moved to playing large wagers and been lucky.

Before I fawk up and start wagering with non entertainment money, I'm taking the profits and going.

I started thread about evaluating your plays and only had a handful of players responded with great advice. Personally I think its hard for some guys to admit they don't always win.

In my 12 years here, how many horror stories or gambling anonymous advice had been given? Zero that I know.

But it's a part of gambling. I'm up... sure, but I could easily been down a couple months salary playing as loose as I have the last 8 weeks.

I'm lucky because I know what I've been doing... kind of replacing the high of kiteboarding or rush of jumping out of the plane.

I'm going back to little league betting. I'm done. Never said this before. Gmabling since I was a young kid about all kinds of worthless shit.

Putting 2k on a game in a bar is an eye opener. If it was real money, I would have never played it....

See what I said there? Real money.

It is real money and my wife and I could use it for countless things but I don't touch my bank roll...

I'm not a millionaire.... but I'm smart enough to know I'm not disciplined enough to gamble successfully.

I finished up a few grand when I should have finished up five figures...

ITs an eye opener. And I'll miss it. Economy is to rough for me to play with ANY money like its a coin or dollar bill.

I feel ashamed. It's my doing. Luckily it didn't cost me anything but humility.

No one has to share but I dodged a bullet playing big games the last few weeks. BIG. Most chases unposted.

I got lucky. Period.

 

[BUCSnotYUCKS]

Woodroe, I don't think you should give it up. I think maybe dropping down the limits and keeping the variance under control is a good idea. You're pretty spot when it comes to the PADS. I check everyones plays on a daily basis, but there is only a handful of fellas' on here that I truly take into consideration, and you're one of them.

 

[Trampled Underfoot]

Woodroe, I don't think you should give it up. I think maybe dropping down the limits and keeping the variance under control is a good idea. You're pretty spot when it comes to the PADS. I check everyones plays on a daily basis, but there is only a handful of fellas' on here that I truly take into consideration, and you're one of them.

This is bad advice. If he thinks that he doesn't have the discipline to do it the right way, he needs to cash out and give it up. That is like telling an alcoholic to just have one drink. It's trouble brewing.

Don't feel bad. We've all been there. Try to take some time off and see if you can live without gambling for awhile and see what happens.

 

[BUCSnotYUCKS]

This is bad advice. If he thinks that he doesn't have the discipline to do it the right way, he needs to cash out and give it up. That is like telling an alcoholic to just have one drink. It's trouble brewing.

Don't feel bad. We've all been there. Try to take some time off and see if you can live without gambling for awhile and see what happens.

I can agree. I did the same thing. Before recently with baseball about a month ago, I probably hadn't bet in 6-7 months. I haven't played poker online/live since February, just haven't had the itch.

I guess I wasn't necessarily telling him to "only have 1 drink." More or less was just saying that if he could get the discipline or self control then don't just give it up. I bet on sports because I truly enjoy it. I want to make money, but I actually enjoy it. He shouldn't give up something forever/entirely if he enjoys it.

 

[Woodson]

Honestly. its not the handicapping.


IT's the alcohol. Never done anything positive for me in my life.

I'm a great drinking friend. I've heard that countless times in recent years. Im great at my job... well did you know that's usually the last thing to go before you have an issue.

I could be a better man for my wife. But I don't know how.

I really don't know how.

But I do. I need to sober up. even one day a week is bad.

They say if when you drink it causes negative impacts on your life or pattern, you have a problem. I have a great blessed life compared to 75% of the world but

I could be a better man without so many excuses.


Really, I have personal friends that will read this that lurk here.

Hopefully they say to themselves, you can beat it.

I'm distant with my wife but provide and faithful. emotionally after so many misfortunes on saturday I put focus on blowing steam that keeps my mind off the day to day.

Just so you know. I'm fine. Life is good. Most of use in our 30s think life maybe different than what we imagined. My wife rocks...

But I dont' wont to jump the shark or put my wife at risk emotionally or financially.

At the end of the day, its time to leave the boy actions to the boys and move forward as a man.

 

[Woodson]

This is bad advice. If he thinks that he doesn't have the discipline to do it the right way, he needs to cash out and give it up. That is like telling an alcoholic to just have one drink. It's trouble brewing.

Don't feel bad. We've all been there. Try to take some time off and see if you can live without gambling for awhile and see what happens.

Its the booze. I have an issue with blowing it out once a week on Saturday.

I do. I know it. The spraying the board gambling is just a side effect of that.

Im saying it now. Thanks TU and Bucs.

I'm going to try and sober it up.

Old School. You were right. Thanks.

 

[Woodson]

Off to the couch. :142smilie

 

[Trampled Underfoot]

Then get some help for the booze. It's nothing to be ashamed of. Nobody is perfect. Being pro-active before something bad happens is the smartest thing that you can do right now. Good luck.

 

[Woodson]

Then get some help for the booze. It's nothing to be ashamed of. Nobody is perfect. Being pro-active before something bad happens is the smartest thing that you can do right now. Good luck.

Thanks TU.

 

[Woodson]

And I wrote this because tomorrow after I sit in the gym sauna and release the toxins, Ill fell better.. I'll be in control. and Ill say, sorry guys, I was drinking. Everything is fine.

But now I get to read it.

And Ill be embarrassed. And hopefully I'll think hard about it.

 

[Trampled Underfoot]

I can agree. I did the same thing. Before recently with baseball about a month ago, I probably hadn't bet in 6-7 months. I haven't played poker online/live since February, just haven't had the itch.

I guess I wasn't necessarily telling him to "only have 1 drink." More or less was just saying that if he could get the discipline or self control then don't just give it up. I bet on sports because I truly enjoy it. I want to make money, but I actually enjoy it. He shouldn't give up something forever/entirely if he enjoys it.

That is funny because I have grown to hate gambling. I rarely watch games anymore. It is more like a job to me now.

 

[PocketAces]

And I wrote this because tomorrow after I sit in the gym sauna and release the toxins, Ill fell better.. I'll be in control. and Ill say, sorry guys, I was drinking. Everything is fine.

But now I get to read it.

And Ill be embarrassed. And hopefully I'll think hard about it.

Wow. You and I are in the same exact spot right now. Three weeks ago it could have been me writing this post. I am trying to get my shit together too. I am not saying that I'll never drink again but three weeks and one day ago I put the beer and booze down.

I needed to stop before my wife asked me to. 99% of my problems are alcohol related. So I stopped for a while to take a look. I like what I see much better.

I hated waking up saying I was sorry for being an idiot and being embarrassed about my actions. I hated being reminded of stupid stuff that I did. Luckily I've never had to battle depression but the next morning after drinking I felt depressed about my actions from the day before.

Again, I don't know when I'll have another drink but when I do hopefully I can control my actions better.

So good luck. Each day is easier especially if you are doing it for your family as well as for yourself.
And congrats on pulling some money out. Heck, if I was you, I'd pull out my original roll plus 10-20% and play with the profits.

Have a nice Sunday man.

 

[Keyser Soze]

The best of luck to the both of you.

It's always a plus when you can recognize and take responsibility yourself. I commend the both of you.

Happy Sunday!

 

[Agent 0659]

You won't even miss it. I don't. In fact I almost enjoyed a couple games last year! :0074

4 years ago my job was sold out from underneath me. 10 days before X-mas and 5 days after buying my dream house. A few months later I found out I had a kid on the way. :scared

Now I'm a coach instead of an insurance agent which means I make about 1/100th of what I did but couldn't be happier. I really haven't bet since 08. I play some quarters on stuff and have bet $100 here and there but that's about it. I don't think I made a single bet the entire football season last year. To be honest, it was pretty nice. I spend Sunday mornings with my kids instead of capping games. I watch the inevitable bull shit that occurs and sit back and giggle instead of pulling my hair out. :moon:

Just my opinion but I would pull the chord on the whole thing if it was me, at least for a while and focus on the things you need to. You don't need it, it doesn't matter. Good luck and give me a call soon:0008

 

[lawtchan]

Woody,

you know my story with the gambling!!

Alot changed when I knocked 90% of my drinking down..

Hell, my biggest blowout of the year is MJ golf outing, and even this year I was more in control..


priorities take over.....L....I....F...E!!!

:0008 :0008 :0074

 

[lawtchan]

You won't even miss it. I don't. In fact I almost enjoyed a couple games last year! :0074

4 years ago my job was sold out from underneath me. 10 days before X-mas and 5 days after buying my dream house. A few months later I found out I had a kid on the way. :scared

Now I'm a coach instead of an insurance agent which means I make about 1/100th of what I did but couldn't be happier. I really haven't bet since 08. I play some quarters on stuff and have bet $100 here and there but that's about it. I don't think I made a single bet the entire football season last year. To be honest, it was pretty nice. I spend Sunday mornings with my kids instead of capping games. I watch the inevitable bull shit that occurs and sit back and giggle instead of pulling my hair out. :moon:

Just my opinion but I would pull the chord on the whole thing if it was me, at least for a while and focus on the things you need to. You don't need it, it doesn't matter. Good luck and give me a call soon:0008

EXACTLY!!!.

I would just sit at my computer on CBS Game tracker and watch every game i had $$ on...

scratch a few W's and lots of L's on my paper....

would take up my whole Sunday, when I could have been outside BREATHING THE AIR!!!

and then if it was a bad weekend., my mood was SHIT all week untily Saturday rolled around and the whole thing started over....

 

[Skipper]

Woody - Nole sent me your e-mail and I will shoot you something in a little bit.

Lawrence said it best when talking about life. All the other shit you thought was important really isn't when you have little ones.

You can still have fun, Lord knows I do, but when it is family time or work time, the fun takes a back seat.

Lawrence - still waiting on confirmation that you are coming down to watch the Hatter get his azz kicked.opcorn2

 

[Agent 0659]

The year we spent focused on betting the NBA was beyond miserable. :facepalm:

I would rather move in with Kneifl than do that again!

I used to envy the schmucks I would see at BW3 in their 10 year old jerseys rooting for their teams. They had no clue what the line was, total was, where the money was going or anything else. They just watched them some football.

It ain't all bad!:toast:

Of course you gotta get in a couple fantasy league to keep it interesting:SIB

 

[hedgehog]

I never been in your shoes, I have always been in control of my drinking and gambling I just hope you beat it...

If you need anything feel free to call...best of luck

 

[UGA12]

Would be lying if I said I have come thru the other side as of yet, but I have at least started the transition. I hear every word you all are saying and I was/am in the same position. For the record I have cut down drinking (need to take this to the next step), no longer cap basketball or football and only cap the first half of baseball season as my style doesn?t work in the second half. I now have the ability to place a bet and not even know if it won until the next day. I played poker for the first time in 8 months at the local Am-Vet last night and was home by 9:30 because I didn?t drink a drop and I felt guilty about not being home with my family. Having said all of this, I see all of the obvious next steps I need to take, but just like anything else in life talk is cheap. One universal truth is that everyone has their demons/skeletons and no one has the perfect life that some want to portray. I know I don?t have all the answers, but I also know that I have more now than I did this time last year; I only hope I can say the same thing this time next year. Good luck to all of us!