* gambler forgets that this is not a way to earn money, it's a way to spend time in a nice way.
* gambler tries to "recover loss"
* gambler believes that a winning scheme he has read about really works
The fact that they ended up thinking they will win no matter what since they want to earn from gambling will make them to keep pushing themselves more even while losing so much and hence subject them to trying to recover losses and trying t find better ways to want to win their money back as they end up losing everything.
1. Ego: I've seen this be the downfall of what otherwise may have been a good professional gambler. Until you have won 10 million or more gambling, check the ego at the door. If you have reached this level of success than why the need for the ego
2. Emotions: This one is key. You must not let the highs and lows affect you. If you cannot do this than you need to find another profession.
3. Focus: If you are distracted with other activities, people, family or problems you will not be able to give gambling the attention it requires
4. It’s not about one big win: For an average person, their idea of gambling is the thrill of getting one big win, so much so that they don’t care if the odds are not in their favor. This makes them lose.
5. Confidence: If you are not confident in your ability to make a substantial amount of money out of gambling then you may as well give up before you even start.