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		<title>Theory on Life as a Game of Blackjack</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Life is basically a game of Blackjack. Oh no, here comes another Tony-has-gone-loco statement. But hear me out. These two days have been phenomenal for me (and potentially life-changing in ways). I just sat here for about ten minutes trying to think of the perfect analogy that can describe my present feelings. And the above [...]]]></description>
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<h2>Life is basically a game of Blackjack.</h2>
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<p>Oh no, here comes another Tony-has-gone-loco statement. <img src='http://geekwhat.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' />  But hear me out. These two days have been phenomenal for me (and potentially life-changing in ways). I just sat here for about ten minutes trying to think of the perfect analogy that can describe my present feelings. And the above statement is 100% reflective of what I am thinking.</p>
<p>So here’s the full theory:</p>
<p>Life is basically a game of Blackjack. In the game of Blackjack, every so often, you get a 21 and win big. However, 90% of the time you get dealt 2-20 or bust and the game basically averages out to be small ups and downs. <strong>In life, you are basically dealt around 5-10 positive, lifechanging moments or opportunities.  That’s IT.</strong> These events can be in the form of meeting your soulmate or a near-death experience that shifts your perspective on life.</p>
<p>You will know for damn certain when one of these moments arrive.  <strong>The rest of the time you are alive is basically a series of small ups and downs</strong> (steady and relatively boring) just like in Blackjack.</p>
<p><em>When your 21 comes in life, cherish the crap out of it.<br />
Take full advantage of it.  Run with it.<br />
It’s your time… and this is 1 of only 5 such opportunities of a lifetime.</em></p>
<p><strong>Agree or disagree?</strong></p>
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