2747: Losing More Than a Bet by Nick Maggiulli of Of Dollars and Data on Gambling & Personal Finance Habits
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 2747:\nNick Maggiulli's moving piece, "Losing More Than a Bet," delves into the poignant intersection of family, loss, and the perilous lure of gambling, inspired by the death of his grandfather. By reflecting on his grandfather's gambling addiction and its personal impacts, Maggiulli offers profound insights into the complexities of addiction, the deceptive allure of easy money, and the deep familial bonds that shape our understanding of risk and reward.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/losing-more-than-a-bet/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"What goes up a chimney down, but not down a chimney up? An umbrella."\n"Money won is twice as sweet as money earned."\n"The cycle continues. Another loss. Another justification. Another gamble."\nEpisode references:\nNorth American Foundation for Gambling Addiction Help: https://nafgah.org/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices