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Good advice but unfortunately it will not apply to novice gamblers who still have fun playing gambling.
They are more concerned with winning and forget about risks and how to avoid them.
I have found many novice gamblers who have lost a lot of things due to a lack of consideration and thinking before gambling.
But no matter what, a gambler will definitely do what makes them happy and satisfied regardless of what other people say.
Is it really about how you think? Possibly but, its firstly about the conditions one is being subjected to which determines the importance one gets to place on gambling which translates to building and addiction towards the practice.
For the rich and wealthy, gambling could easily be something done out of fun or leisure but, when it comes to people who see it for a means of earning there daily bread, it easily feels like an only chance or means to a survival.
Your best way out,
Get a job or some investment that can pay your bills. Its easier to leave gambling that way or at least, see it for a thing of the moment. Having something good going could easily help you to redirect your focus towards growth and that could be all you need.
Of course, everyone who decides to gamble must have long-term thinking because the effects of gambling are not easy to get rid of and anyone can experience bad effects from gambling at any time if they don't have a broad mind to then resolve the risks they will face.
But most wealthy people also become addicted to gambling if they not have the limits and knowledge of the risks and awareness of gambling addiction.
Only those who cannot work properly and cannot think clearly use gambling as a means of survival.
I agree with that and I have also said several times to have a definite source of income from working or doing business so that we can control gambling by being busy working or running a business.