Idealism!?!?

Lately i couldn't help but to think about my idealistic view towards life and ponder "Is idealism naive, childish and stupid, or is it legit and makes me who i am?" Through talking to many people, I've realized that the battle between idealism and realism can be perfectly related through the game of poker, yes, the game of poker. lol.

Poker is a game often dealing with the personal battle of idealism and realism. Lets pretend you currently have a J and 10 in possession and the draw comes out to be a K, Q, and 3. The turn comes out to be a 4. Raises circulate around the table, do you trust in idealism and go all in believing in the small chance that an A will be the river or do u believe in realism and fold because of the small probability of obtaining an A on the river. That decision is up to you. Personally, i would go all in.

In life there are certain situations worthy of high bids and "all ins "but never play conservative through the entire game or else the blinds will slowly lead you to destruction and failure, playing conservative is an inevitable path to failure. The warning, "Don't play conservative" doesn't necessarily mean go "all in" with a 2 7 in possession, also an inevitable path to failure. Instead, consider each hand (life situation). Is this hand (life situation) really worth playing, is the situation really worth my consideration, my effort, and most importantly my time.

If u decide to raise or go "all in" and unfortunately lose, don't be discouraged. Sometimes, you win. Sometimes, you lose. Either way, you learn about your style and the way other people play.

Don't be afraid to bluff. But bluff with a possible chance of winning, at least a small chance. Who knows everyone else may fold.

As a warning to all, there is a certain hand, that is always worthy of an "all in" and inevitable to a success, "pocket rockets". Metaphorically speaking, "pocket rockets" symbolizes Jesus. Though hypocritical and shameful for me to preach, nonetheless, i choose to speak my mind. Jesus is the one hand that deserves an "all in" ALL THE TIME. Though there may be times when the turn comes out be unfavorable, never fold. In the end, you will always win, WEATHER with a pair, three of a kind, full house; success is inevitable; the STORM will fade away and the SUN will always shine.

Remember; don't play the game of life with your head down, always wondering what if you could have won, don't play the game of life with your head in the clouds, always believing that success is inevitable, instead play the game of life with your butt on the edge of your seat, considering each hand, bluffing at the right times, and always going "all in" with "pocket rockets".

Love Always,

Eric Lee