Originally Posted by
Sweaty
Really Zen?? I thought it was a horseshit post. I guess that isn't saying that it isn't his best.
"If you're under 30 and spend time playing/thinking about blackjack you're an addict in denial"
This is a trash statement and I take offense to it especially from coming from someone as inexperienced as Zee. Who you, Zen, have called a degenerate gambler multiple times.
"It is an unusually dumb 21 year old if they're thinking of a career as a card counter"
Really? Someone who has the ability and discipline to beat the casinos by card counting is "unusually dumb" because they choose that over a more traditional career path?
I'm not going to debate economy/jobs/college but anyone who thinks one-size-fits-all lacks perspective.
"Even a 50k bankroll will only generate 25k income with great risk that you will lose it all"
Wrong. Maybe a great risk for YOU to lose it all, and maybe YOU can only generate 25k, but please, do not put all young CC's in the same boat as YOU.
"The highs you feel now when you win are no different than when you do dope."
WTF is this? Not only are all people under 30 blackjack addicts but they're all dope-heads too?
I'm a very laid back person and never let emotions dictate my play (or other decisions in life) but Zee's post straight up offensive to a young AP. You're thinking just like the old man you are.
Now, to hopefully add some value to my post.
As far as buying-in goes for enough money that gets you attention, you have to play the part. Obviously your duds will help, but have a believable story if someone asks. I hate playing the spoiled rich kid so I have a great background story made up. The beauty of it is
A. Many people have heard about the technology I used to make my money, but know little about it.
-they can't ask questions, or the ones they do are very basic.
B. It fits. Its a new technology. I look young. Many people will never use this technology in their lives, it makes sense a young person would have invested in it before someone older who isn't familiar with technology.
C. It looks like I got lucky and don't care about throwing my money around. I bought my shares at an extremely affordable price, and when I tell people what they peaked at, there are no more questions about why I have money.
I refrain from saying what I sold them at or how much I bought, because even if the story was true, it's none of their business.
The sad part is I actually decided against this investment a few years ago. Such is life for those afraid to take risks.
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