We’ve all heard Kenny Rogers’ iconic chorus:
Sometimes the house is cheating. Sometimes you are just exhausted and need to sleep, not gamble. Know the difference. If the system is broken, run. If you are broken, walk away, rest, and come back. The Gambler
When you fold a bad hand in poker, you don't lose your stack. You lose the blinds —the small mandatory bet you had to put in to sit at the table. You lose a little bit to save a lot. We’ve all heard Kenny Rogers’ iconic chorus: Sometimes
Go find a better table. If this resonated with you, hit share. You never know who is sitting at a bad table right now, waiting for permission to leave. If the system is broken, run
The real gambler—the one Rogers is singing to—is the one who has already lost the rent money. He is the entrepreneur who has poured five years into a startup that isn’t working. She is the professional who has spent a decade in a career that makes her miserable. They are the lover who has given 500 chances to someone who has only given 500 excuses.