Using amount that you can afford to loose is the core of responsible gambling, it's easier said than done but with discipline any gambler can adopt the strategy. It is the best way to gamble if you don't want to have regrets when you lose because loses normally occur more than wins. Based on your financial capacity the amount that you choose to gamble with determines the level of risks that you're willing to take. It is advisable to reduce risk because winning is by luck, strategies can help you to minimize the chances of loses but it's not enough to make you win.
Well done, Kelward! These are the words i wish every gambler could hear. Ultimately, we only have one life; doing what we love is definitely worth it, but ruining your life for a game makes no sense in my opinion. Ultimately, we're talking about a game to pass the time.