21 yr old looking for all round advice

[Mahadakku]

Don't gamble, you'll waste your life chasing losses and regret it!

Invest your money in blue chip stocks or real estate that will give you a guaranteed income; start early and you'll be glad you did. Don't listen to people who advocate ways to make money gambling because it just does not work! Any form of gambling for that matter. I wish I could rewind time.

[Euler]

Don't gamble, you'll waste your life chasing losses and regret it!

Invest your money in blue chip stocks or real estate that will give you a guaranteed income; start early and you'll be glad you did. Don't listen to people who advocate ways to make money gambling because it just does not work! Any form of gambling for that matter. I wish I could rewind time.

With respect, that's a really odd comment to make.

I understand it, if it we were talking about traditional betting. But exchanges have brought the biggest ever opportunity to make money from betting markets, however you choose to do it.

The ROI on exchanges is exceptionally high for any profitable strategy. So much, that the money I make I invest. So I get the best of both worlds.

[wearthefoxhat]

I have just created an account on here after watching countless Bet Angel videos on YouTube. I have just finished University and would like to give betfair trading a proper shot before I have to get a more 'traditional' job...

Having completed university the world's your "lobster". Gaining a life experience, such as Betfair trading, could help with transferable skills going forward and will strengthen your CV. (I used to be a National Careers Service Advisor, so I can't help myself)

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Analytical decision‑making
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Risk management
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Emotional discipline
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Pattern recognition
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