New Posts For Thread: Serious Question - looking help on Controlling your betting & losing Moneyhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23500818/serious-question---looking-help-on-controlling-your-betting-losing-moneyI was wondering if anyone had tactics or reading they could give me in relation to the controlling of your betting and your mental attitude when you lose money.I operate on a fairly healthy bank here (usually £8k) and would be successful on my bettiif you are getting**ed off because you are losing a fiver it amazes me that you claim that you are winning in the first placehttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23500818/serious-question---looking-help-on-controlling-your-betting-losing-money?post_id=419857742#419857742if you are getting**ed off because you are losing a fiver it amazes me that you claim that you are winning in the first placeThu, 28 Jan 2010 17:45:43 -0600you can do some thing about it, do something else if you lose, or if you are losing in-play. Do something that is good for you or will clear your mind. I have a big bumbell in my sitting room, if i lose i just do a set or two of weights, 2 mins only.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23500818/serious-question---looking-help-on-controlling-your-betting-losing-money?post_id=419857622#419857622you can do some thing about it, do something else if you lose, or if you are losing in-play. Do something that is good for you or will clear your mind. I have a big bumbell in my sitting room, if i lose i just do a set or two of weights, 2 mins only.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:58:08 -0600Bazalini.Every bet you make from the first one you ever made until the very last one you will make (hopefully many decades from now) are just part of what is going to happen over a long period of time. One day in your overall betting "lifetime" shouhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23500818/serious-question---looking-help-on-controlling-your-betting-losing-money?post_id=419857618#419857618Bazalini.Every bet you make from the first one you ever made until the very last one you will make (hopefully many decades from now) are just part of what is going to happen over a long period of time. One day in your overall betting "lifetime" shouWed, 27 Jan 2010 18:29:10 -0600After yesterdays exploits would need to reread the book myself down £800 oh and add on £130 PChttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23500818/serious-question---looking-help-on-controlling-your-betting-losing-money?post_id=419857614#419857614After yesterdays exploits would need to reread the book myself down £800 oh and add on £130 PCWed, 27 Jan 2010 16:00:03 -0600Bazalini I suggest you read a book by Van K Tharp & Brian June; Financial Freedom Through Electronic Day trading. Should sort your weaknesses!https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23500818/serious-question---looking-help-on-controlling-your-betting-losing-money?post_id=419857510#419857510Bazalini I suggest you read a book by Van K Tharp & Brian June; Financial Freedom Through Electronic Day trading. Should sort your weaknesses!Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:39:59 -0600The way I tackle the chasing urge these days,especially after a tough loss isn't very scientific and will probably seem daft.I record all races I have a bet in to hard drive,delete the losing races and keep the winners.Then when I have what seems athttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23500818/serious-question---looking-help-on-controlling-your-betting-losing-money?post_id=419857506#419857506The way I tackle the chasing urge these days,especially after a tough loss isn't very scientific and will probably seem daft.I record all races I have a bet in to hard drive,delete the losing races and keep the winners.Then when I have what seems atSat, 23 Jan 2010 15:18:53 -0600you cant teach discipline, you have it or you dont.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23500818/serious-question---looking-help-on-controlling-your-betting-losing-money?post_id=419857498#419857498you cant teach discipline, you have it or you dont.Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:17:56 -0600wish i had that rule lozzyhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23500818/serious-question---looking-help-on-controlling-your-betting-losing-money?post_id=419857494#419857494wish i had that rule lozzySat, 23 Jan 2010 13:17:49 -0600My rule is that I don't bet unless Im at the races.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23500818/serious-question---looking-help-on-controlling-your-betting-losing-money?post_id=419857490#419857490My rule is that I don't bet unless Im at the races.Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:03:06 -0600I just tried the RQ test and managed 96. I don't really get it though, as no-one's going to answer 20 or 80% if they don't know the answer are they?https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23500818/serious-question---looking-help-on-controlling-your-betting-losing-money?post_id=419857486#419857486I just tried the RQ test and managed 96. I don't really get it though, as no-one's going to answer 20 or 80% if they don't know the answer are they?Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:42:32 -0600