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Security is mostly superstition... It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. -Helen Keller I love that quote. My second favorite quote is 'Don't teach pigs to sing. It wastes your time. And it annoys the pigs...' I don't know who came up… Read moreSecurity is mostly superstition... It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. -Helen Keller
I love that quote. My second favorite quote is 'Don't teach pigs to sing. It wastes your time. And it annoys the pigs...' I don't know who came up with that but it's just as good as anything they teach at Harvard.
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Phil Hellmuth has quite a reputation in the world of professional poker players. His multiple WSOP and other tournament championships in addition to his 'lively' personality at the tables makes him an exraordinary character. So, I was anxious to get this book when I heard it was out. WOW! What a mind for poker this guy has (especally texas hold em). I have read a few books now on probablities and statistics. They were all good for helping me choose which hands to play... which is very important, but its really only half the game. Hellmuth filled in the second half with this book by teaching my how to bet. I play a much more aggressive (and profitable) game now that I have both… Read more
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Until recently I was a devout 7 card stud player, but now that I have been playing and learning texas hold em.. I am hooked. Sklansky, the author of this great book, once worked as an actuary. Basically, it was his job to figure out all of the probabilities for insurance companies and limit their risk. That's almost exactly what he does for the serious hold em player with this book. He teaches you how to limit your risk and play the best hands time and time again. Anybody can sit down and play a few hours and get lucky... But, it takes a diciplined skill set and a solid knowledge of probabilities to win consistantly. Sklansky tells you how. Until I read this book, I was up and… Read more
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After witnessing family, friends and co-workers lose weight by "doing Atkins", I decided to get the book and give it a try. I am not a big meat eater by nature. For a time, I was even a vegatarian, but nonetheless, I am willing to try anything new to see how it effects me. After reading and following the advice in the book for about 10 days now, I can report that I have lost only a few pounds so far (I only need to lose about 15). Mostly, I notice that my clothes fit better, I have more energy and I never experience those "blood sugar ups and downs" that I used to have everyday.. If you are overweight or just curious about alternative nutritional methods, goive… Read more
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