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The other problem with going pro is presumably the isolation; a lot of people who work in offices begrudge their existence but the alternative of not having that day to day banter can be crushing for some
Can be anything you like, I love my isolation but some go racing all the time and see loads of people.
Value Is EverythingI remember the old adage ‘ There are bold punters and there are old punters but there are no old, bold punters’.
So do you work GT or is this the wife’s department or are you living off savings if not making enough “investing” to live off.
Sorry if you think I’m being nosy GT. I have fairly decent savings and not currently enjoying the job I am in. I am single (that’s why I’ve got savings) and thinking about giving up work for a while and then maybe go into a new career or even the same career but probably a lower salary (possibly part time) at a later date. I will have to cut costs but I will have a Gambling Fund which hopefully may in time turn into an Investing fund. The trouble is that even though I will have more time on my hands I will probably not put much more into the homework so this will probably continue as gambling money. Still have to do the proper Maths for this to see how long I could survive earning very little income, with interest rates being piss poor for us savers.
If you don’t count betting as “work”, then no I don’t work, Homer. Don’t claim any benefits either. My girlfriend does work but she lives elsewhere so doesn’t contribute to bills, just food. I’d advise paying off the mortgage before you start if serious about doing this for a living… And only do it if you’ve made a profit over many years/thousands of bets. Anyone can have one good (or poor) year, it’s the overall total that counts.
The mind is important, profitable punters need to keep looking at races in exactly the same way. Although a lot of punters are able to make a profit with comparitively small stakes, betting in larger sums can affect confidence/the way you look at a race subconsciously; making the wrong conclusions as to where the value is. Every punter has their own comfortable level of stakes.
If your method of form study is profitable then don’t change it, there’s no need to change the amount of time you spend on studying unless you’re not making enough… And if not making enough (percentage profit) then don’t do it! tbh I don’t see why it would be a “gambling fund” that turns in to an “investing fund”. Sounds to me you’ve got too many doubts at the moment.
Your finances sound good, but be aware car insurance takes a hike and won’t be able to get credit/mortgages etc. If giving up work for a while and then going back to it later, that break may not look good to your prospective future employer.
Sorry if sounding negative, I love it but is not to be taken lightly and not all a bed of roses.
Cheers for the advice GT. I have thought about this for around 18 months now but at first I didn’t even take myself seriously. Now as the job seems to get more taxing and it seems to me change for change sake and to keep jobs for the boys I am just not enjoying it (not that I’ve ever really enjoyed it). In fact it’s becoming a bind. No mortgage or car so no problem there but you are right I have plenty of doubts. The thing is I won’t expect to make money betting. Just tick over as normal making a few quid here, losing a bit more there. If and when the money runs out…what then??? Same job for 28 years, probably no chance of redundancy. I’d find it difficult to go for another job, not having applied for one since then. Never mind there’s always the lottery in an hour or so
Think I understand more now Homer. If not enjoying work, and if you’ve got savings, no money worries and only little outlay etc… In your position think I’d give up the grind and get a small, lesser wage, part time job somewhere. Giving yourself more time to enjoy life (including racing/betting). Enjoying life is more important than money.
Value Is EverythingThink I understand more now Homer. If not enjoying work, and if you’ve got savings, no money worries and only little outlay etc… In your position think I’d give up the grind and get a small, lesser wage, part time job somewhere. Giving yourself more time to enjoy life (including racing/betting). Enjoying life is more important than money.
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Harry’s book was released today for those interested. It appears to have sold out already, which suggests either tremendous demand or an incredibly limited initial release.
Book is in stock on RP website – go to SHOP
I’m surprised a value man like Harry didn’t self-publish. Standard publishing contracts give the writer 10-15% of the cover price, usually 10.
Harry could have sold this on Kindle at half the price – probably selling twice as many copies at a 70% royalty.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Backing-Big-Fella-Harry-Findlay/dp/1910335606
Harry’s book was released today for those interested. It appears to have sold out already, which suggests either tremendous demand or an incredibly limited initial release.
Unless Harry has bought as many copies as he used to have Scoop6 bets
looks like he’s put some weight on… I might be speculating here but my guess is he’s a shadow of what he was even if he’s still gambling. If he isn’t gambling then what? as he said himself he’s unemployable.
Chatting on talksport now for the next hour or so
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Finished this the other day. Always find Harry an interesting bloke to listen to, and was looking forward to this. Underwhelming would best describe the book, for me anyway.
Very little meat on it when you strip away the aggregation of gambling yarns contained within.
As far as UK/IRE racing punter bio’s go, Dave Nevison’s first book and Barney Curley’s book were much better imo.
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