460. Gambling

The actor Kirk Douglas once received this piece of advice from his mother : "If you must gamble, gamble on yourself; work hard and you'll be OK." This quote comes from the book Never Have Your Dog Stuffed by Alan Alda.

337. Timing

Timing is everything. In life, in business and in gambles, your timing and execution must be perfect. Sometimes there comes a chance; the fates give you something special. You take that chance and you seize the big pot.