Casinos and Social Impact

Gambling. Is it entertainment, or is it habit?

 

Whatever the case, I have to acknowledge that it is a great way to earn revenue, and a great way to get people talking about things. I consider this a great way of viral marketing (see, even I am talking about it).

 

Beyond that, I also want to get everyone to consider the implications of gambling in our society. I’m not just talking about the ills of gambling. I’m referring to the way it affects us. First, let me return back to the question – is it entertainment, or is it habit?

 

If you treat gambling as entertainment, but are obsessed by it, it probably has become a habit. Be very wary of obsessions and the way it drives you. It’s fine if you are obsessed by a goal and strive to reach toward it, but make sure that gambling doesn’t turn into an obsession.

 

Frequently, if an obsession begins to affect you, you will need to start changing the way you perceive the pleasures from that obsession. The reason why most people have great control over themselves is because of delayed gratification. It’s a concept in EQ which I read about a long time ago in the book by Harvard Researcher, Daniel Goleman called “Emotional Intelligence”. It is a recommended read.

 

The behaviors that we engage in should not lead us to a negative mindset. I know most people turn an obsession into a string of disappointments, leaving them unhappy and despondent. Once in a while, it is important to maintain the observer’s position and start to think about what exactly we are doing and reflect on the consequences of our actions.

 

In NLP, we suggest that it is important to do something called a ‘future pace’. This process gets us to think about the future and consider the various pathways to the consequences of our actions. If you imagined spending $500 on gambling, think what might happen if you continued to do this over the next 5 years, every day of your life. OUCH!

 

Anyhow, another set of patterns that are frequently mentioned by Adam can be found in the Wealth Academy program that Adam and I jointly run. If you have to be obsessed, be obsessed with saving money and re-investing it in places that make sense. Watch how $500 a day, instead of being gambled, can blossom into a HUGE savings and retirement plan for you. Those of you interested in creating a proper life plan should look at some life planners who can do the job for you. Highly recommended source, my own financial advisor and financial disciplinarian, Lorraine. J

 

 

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