With all the enthusiasm that is surrounding our community and with some of our members making money in #live-betting, it is easy to get carried away and do some stupid things.
Don't let your emotions take control over your behavior.
Don't let your ego fool you into thinking that you can outdo the guys such as and
. Behind their current high performance are the years of study, discipline, and lots and lots of losing bets. Seeing them placing in-play bets and minutes later collecting the winnings is something to marvel upon. It looks so easy, almost as if no effort is involved.
It's not easy guys. It's not luck either.
Word of the Day: Ludomania
Funny word, isn't it? Let's see what the free dictionary has to say about it:
A disorder of impulse control in which a person makes wagers of various types—in casinos, at horse races, to book-makers—which compromises, disrupts, or damages personal, family, or vocational pursuits. (source)
Gambling can become an addiction and mess up your life. Be on your guard!
Education & Discipline
The keys to successful betting are education, discipline, and the money you can afford to lose. If you lack any of those, don't be a fool. Observe the action, learn, and only on an occasion place a small bet.
Here's some betting wisdom from : Betting Wisdom | #8 Always Hold Yourself Accountable. Scroll down and start from the first installment of the series.
Once you've finished the reading of the above, read the 's The Basics series:
In Conclusion
Let your emotions and ego take control, and you're in for an awful ride. Take your time, educate yourself, play with money you can afford to lose, and your sports betting journey will be an enjoyable one.
That's about all for now. Good luck!