A Lesson From Murphy’s Law

Have you ever heard of the saying “If something will go wrong, it will.” It is actually not a saying but rather, it is called “Murphy’s Law.” I am sure that a lot of you have heard about it – it is a pretty common “saying.” So why am I talking about Murphy’s Law when this is no philosophical or scientific blog?
Think about it…in gambling, things could go wrong and if they will, they will. I do not know if I am making much sense but let me explain. A methodical gambler will study the odds, study the horse or team or player (depending on what he is gambling on) and spend some time analyzing the situation. He would not merely place his bets without trying to get the best odds of winning. He would do what he could do in order to make sure that things will go his way.
If you are such a gambler, you fully understand what I mean. But how many times have you done all that you can in terms of preparation and analysis and then still end up on the losing side? This can happen due to a variety of reasons but the bottom line is that something went wrong…and that, my friend, is where Murphy’s Law comes into the picture. If something will go wrong, it will.
It can happen in horse racing – the favorite suddenly gets injured a few yards from the finish line. It can happen in basketball – the star of the game remains cold all throughout the game. It can happen in car racing – the engine of the lap leader blows out. It can happen anywhere. The moral of the story is simple. If you are ever tempted to bet your life savings on a “sure bet,” think of Murphy.
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Posted on November 17, 2008 by plato | Filed Under Gambling, Tips
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