Just want to share something I’ve observed in our community. I know a few people who are consistent gamblers, yet they also work really hard. It seems like gambling actually pushes them to hustle more, because they need money to fuel their gambling activities.
In their case, they’ve been gambling for years, but they’re still responsible with work, so I don’t see it as pure irresponsibility. Their motivation might be different, but they’re still putting in the effort, even if the end goal is just to fund their gambling.
So how do you see this kind of lifestyle? Do you judge them as wrong because their reason is gambling, or do you respect it since everyone has their own way of finding happiness?
Well, that's tough. Working your a** off just to fund your gambling habit. It seems like an addiction to me. In fairness to these people, I would say, there's no harm in what they do, as long as they don't starve themselves or their family, if they have. Just be within the range of what they consider they can afford to lose. After all, we all need something that helps alleviate our stress and exhaustion from work. If they find it in gambling, then let them be, there's nothing wrong with it.