Statistics in a Gamblers World
"Anything for an easy life..."
Well TS, you aren't getting one.
Life isn't a spectator sport. It's all about getting stuck in, involved and contributing.
I've been there, tried it and nothing was there for me. An easy life is an unsatisfied life.
I have always loved statistics, that's the having fun with numbers part whereas its counterpart maths provide the known universal truths.
What I hate about statistics is the way they can be abused by people to make excuses.
"Only x amount of people make it out of (y^z)2
That's nice, but that (typically) historical figure isn't a reason behind not succeeding. Statistics are meaningful because they can provide valuable information to aid in making educated and wise decisions. But abilities and will power have far more sway over success than any statistic.
People triumph over adversity every day. If it is always someone else, why do you think that is?
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posted by Dan Hill @ Permanent Link 5:12 PM
3 Comments:
Mark Twain said there are three kinds of lies in the world: lies, damn lies, and statistics.
They can definitely be used "for evil", making people believe whatever the presenter wishes.
But, they are invaluable to a corporation who uses them to correctly steer the ship.
Deluded others is to be expected.
Self delusion is what gets to me.
You are a bit too naive.
After all, its not necessarily what you know but who you know which counts. Circumstances are important
Kind Regards
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