| Times are tough and a lot of people are looking for | | | | to make a living betting on horses or dogs, you may |
| ways to make a second income or even a first | | | | get so involved that you lose your perspective. |
| income. One way that some people think they might | | | | That word perspective is probably the key to surviving |
| make some money is by betting on horse races or | | | | while making a living betting on horses and greyhounds. |
| dog races. I've been betting on horses races for | | | | If you keep things in perspective, then you may be |
| decades and I'd like to dispense some friendly advice. | | | | able to do it well. That means having a life away from |
| The good news is that it is possible. The bad news is | | | | and not related to the race track. The best way to do |
| that it is tough to do and also that it is not necessarily a | | | | that is to be involved in the lives of other people who |
| good thing to do when you are already in trouble | | | | don't share your interest in the track or gambling. |
| financially. | | | | I know it is easier to relate to people who like the |
| I've known people who did make a living by betting on | | | | same things that you like, but that may make you one |
| horse races and dog races. Most of them didn't have | | | | dimensional if all you ever think about is racing and |
| much of a life, but they loved what they did for a living. | | | | betting on races. Finding something else in life, possibly |
| It was their passion and that is how they succeeded. | | | | helping other people in some way, is a good way to |
| I've heard some pretty heartbreaking stories about | | | | keep yourself from becoming obsessed. |
| losing wives, houses, families from some pretty good | | | | Now here is the really good news. Getting away from |
| handicappers. | | | | the track for a day or two a week and helping |
| Once again, this may not happen to you, but I've seen | | | | someone else, will give you a much needed mental |
| some pretty sad figures physically. Many of them | | | | and emotional break that will actually make you a |
| were obese and out of shape and stressed out. Their | | | | better handicapper. You will come back fresh and |
| passion and the ups and downs of gambling for a | | | | rested and ready to enjoy your passion without |
| living, and that is what it is, by the way, had left them a | | | | becoming stale. It is what they call a win-win situation |
| nervous wreck. | | | | for you and the people whose lives you touch, and if |
| That doesn't mean that has to happen to you, but just | | | | you like winning, it is an excellent tip. |
| be warned that if you are passionate and determined | | | | |