The Gambler -

There is a line in that song that we ignore: "Every gambler knows that the secret to survivin’ is knowin’ what to throw away and knowin’ what to keep."

Let’s stop romanticizing the gambler for a moment. We usually picture the winner: the stoic man in sunglasses tossing a chip onto the felt, walking away with a briefcase full of cash. But that is the exception, not the rule.

But here is the radical truth:

Check means: I am still in the game, but I am not putting another dime on the line until I see what happens next.

If you can’t see a path to victory that doesn’t involve a miracle, push your chair back, stand up, and walk to the door. The Gambler

You can’t bluff forever. At some point, you need the actual cards. Do you have a plan? Do you have assets? Do you have leverage? Or are you just hoping? Hope is not a strategy. It’s a donation to the casino.

Go find a better table. If this resonated with you, hit share. You never know who is sitting at a bad table right now, waiting for permission to leave. There is a line in that song that

If you are staying in a situation just to prove you were right initially, you have already lost. Pride is the worst ante you can pay.