Gambling: One man's food, another man's poison.

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Whereas betting is considered a serious problem in most societies, I am of the opinion that it can make someone rise to instant greatness, albeit after days, months, years or even decades of frustration, self contempt and even multitudes of losses. The existence of gambling for centuries despite losses (on the gamblers' side) associated with it is a vivid explanation of how big gamblers' hope to rise to instant greatness is. Even though I personally stopped everything likely to lead to chronic addiction - alcohol and gambling included, I my not confidently discourage one from indulging in the same. One man's food could be another's poison - I believe. What failed to work for me could work for another. As a matter of fact, there are notable people who've risen to greatness by placing bets, even here in Kenya!