1. In the
game of blackjack, “Stick or Twist” refers to the binary set of options presented to a player during the
game. After a card or cards have been drawn, the player
may choose to either stick with their current cards (standing) which would be “Sticking”, or they
may choose to receive another card (hitting) which would be “Twisting.”
2. A phrase referring to one’s agency to either “cash in” and remain at their current level in life: or to sacrifice momentary satisfaction and
work towards a greater level in life. The term is most commonly used within self-improvement circles.
1. “Shall you decide to stick or
twist?”
“I think I’ll
play it safe and stick.”
2. Alex went to a decent
college, graduated and received his degree, and went into a stable career. In order to garner the respect and recognition of his social peers, he got a mortgage for a large home in a mediocre neighbourhood, purchased pricy clothing, a brand
new mid-range car, and started a family with a woman he met in
college, despite the fact that she leads a sedentary and unhealthy lifestyle, argues with Alex daily, and cheated on him once in the past. Alex has little ability to progress past this point in his life, while having all the desire to. Alex chose to stick.
James also went to a decent
college, graduated and received his degree, and went into a stable career. Sacrificing the respect and recognition from many of his peers, and intimacy from a relationship, James saved plenty while working, while spending
long nights working on his own business. Money that could’ve
gone towards a woman or family, or a mortgage on a big house, or expensive clothing, went into James’ passion project. Later on James’ business succeeds and he ends up purchasing a gorgeous home in a famed neighbourhood, all his dream cars and clothing, and is able to attract a high quality woman who constantly supports James and improves herself, while also being an excellent mother to their children. James chose to
twist.
