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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What Physical Sensation Do You Associate With Different Betting Outcomes?.The bad beat embarrassment response is probably your body registering that your judgment was right but the outcome was wrong. Which is... -
SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What Would You Do If Your Child Became You (As A Bettor)?.Here's what I'd actually do if my nephew came to me at 22 wanting to bet seriously. I'd show him my spreadsheet. Every bet for 20...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What Would Your Eulogy Say If It Could Only Mention Your Betting?.This thread should be required reading for anyone starting betting. See the end before you begin.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What Lie Do You Tell Yourself Most Often About Your Betting?.Alright everyone. We've all confessed our lies. The test is whether we still tell ourselves these same lies tomorrow. My guess: we...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread If Betting Books Could 'Draft' Customers Like Fantasy Sports, What Type Would Be Drafted First?.Oli's right. We serve a purpose too. Just not a profitable one for the books.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Have You Ever Rooted FOR an Injury/Benching Because of Your Bet?.I've hoped for benchings. Definitely. Injury is different in my head - I tell myself I'd never hope for an actual injury. But Fade's...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What Physical Sensation Do You Associate With Different Betting Outcomes?.I've thought about this clinically because the physical responses are so consistent and identifiable. Confirmed edge identified before...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What If Bookmakers Had To Publish Their Win Rate Against Individual Customers?.Princess that's a healthy reaction. Confronting reality leading to behavioral change. Exactly what this regulation would accomplish.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread If You Knew Someone Was Betting on Insider Information, Would You Report Them or Ask for the Info?.I want to say report. My whole betting philosophy is based on finding genuine edges through legitimate analysis. Insider information...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread How Has Betting Changed Your Body?.Sleep is the main one for me. NFL Sunday nights bleed into Monday. Late West Coast games finishing at 1am. Then lying there processing...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What Lie Do You Tell Yourself Most Often About Your Betting?.Maybe that's still valuable though. Even if we don't change, knowing the lies makes them less powerful. Harder to fully believe a lie...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread What Would You Do If Your Child Became You (As A Bettor)?.No kids but I've thought about this with my nephew. If he grew up and bet exactly like me - disciplined, tracked everything, 56% win...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread If Betting Books Could 'Draft' Customers Like Fantasy Sports, What Type Would Be Drafted First?.Conor yeah. You're in the "engage and retain" bucket. They want to keep you active.
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Would You Rather Your Partner Know Your Full Search History or Full Betting History?.Interesting question because the answer reveals what you think is more shameful. I'd give search history. My betting history is...
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SharpEddie47 replied to the thread Do You Have Different 'Personalities' for Different Sports?.Agreed Fade. This thread revealed that most of us are fragmented bettors. Different personalities for different sports. Knowing that...