Comments on: How to Test Your Dream Job II (Case Study: Me as Kentucky Horserace Gambler)

By: Rethinking Investing: Common-Sense Rules for Uncommon Times - The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:44:59 +0000

[...] and make conservative bets (high-probability, low pay-out) at $25 a race until you lose $200 (FYI: here’s how I learned to bet on horses). How do you feel? That’s the starting point: accurately gauging emotional responses to gain or [...]

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By: Sam Freedom

Sam Freedom — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:26:53 +0000

Fascinating... it goes to show it's not only who you know, but what THEY know. Thanks for the fun insights.. Sam

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By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:38:36 +0000

Also, regarding math whizzes place mini-bets on all the permutations of a superfecta- there are 116,280 combinations in a twenty horse race- no one has that kind of time or money! Did you actually meet someone who has?

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By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 06:00:27 +0000

Hey Tim, I find it hard to believe that you won a superfecta and didn't tell us how much you won...so spill the beans! What were your odds and what did you take home??!

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By: Gregory Rodgers

Gregory Rodgers — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:01:32 +0000

Hey Tim, I am the editor of startbackpacking.com and a fan of your book. I live 5 minutes from Keeneland, so the next time you come through Lexington hit me on email and I'll treat you to some better food than Burgoo. (in exchange for some writing tips of course) :)

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By: Scott Clark

Scott Clark — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:58:02 +0000

Next time your in Lexington, Look me up. I know Drew as well.

I run a from-home Search Marketing consultancy here. I escaped the Silicon Valley to live here and take more control over my life. Seth Godin considers me a “quitter” on his blog for his new book. I kinda started following your stuff as of the last book.

Some good ideas, some stuff that’ll get you in trouble. I like that :-)

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By: Tony Megna

Tony Megna — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:11:51 +0000

Hey Tim, Being quite familiar with betting the horses, try looking into trifecta part wheels. I don't have the space and time to explain all of the ins and outs here, but basically you are picking a key horse and selecting a few other horses to go with your key horse. This is called a tri-part-wheel. Used to live in Perth, and played alot down there as well. Cheers, Tony

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By: Adventures In Money Making

Adventures In Money Making — Thu, 17 May 2007 22:25:29 +0000

i've only bet once. I got a superfecta i think its called. 20 to 1 odds. only it was close to the start and instead of betting $10, the clerk only bet $1. anyway, the $20 winnings was awesome!

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By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 10 May 2007 17:19:31 +0000

aww.. i love Drew Curtis. i've been a fan of his site for many years. he was actually just featured on a KCRW news story on internet entrepreneurs. i was shocked at how little he pays himself each year.. :) anyway, i just 'stumbled' across your site and am ingesting with veracity. hope life finds you well.

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By: RhettWilson

RhettWilson — Wed, 02 May 2007 05:14:20 +0000

Hey, Great stuff here! I'll definitely bookmark this place and come back soon. Rhett

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