“You can’t expect to hit the jackpot if you don’t put a few nickels in the machine.”
—Flip Wilson, 20th Century American comedian and actor
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Are you a gambler? When was the last time you went to a casino hoping to hit it big, knowing in the back of your mind that the house always wins?
What if today’s quote were suggesting a different type of wager, in which we bet on our resources of time and effort?
EXERCISE:
In what areas of your life will you insert a few more nickels to guarantee hitting the jackpot?
Unlike money, you will never run out of the currency to bet on yourself.