Life is a lot like a poker game. Players put down their money and take a chance at either winning the jackpot or losing their shirts. There is both an element of luck and skill involved, but essentially it all comes down to what you’re willing to risk.
But let’s back things up a bit and examine the people who simply watch the game. They’re not willing to put the risk involved to see what happens. And that’s where the metaphor ends. You have a choice about playing poker, the game of life though is much different.