To work hard towards success helplessly and endure hardship, thrift, starvation and/or sleepless days and nights; to achieve one’s goals through unconventional, often illicit methods
After selling water bottles and loose cigarettes for months, the homeless ex-con saved up for his new apartment and found employment soon after. He really had to get it out the mud.
Do not get it twisted. Do not gamble. Do not start. Gambling is entertainment and entertainment only. You won't break even. You won't win. You won't do any of that. You understand? You will only go into debt and ruin your fucking life. I do this cause I fucking love it. I do it all the time. It's entertainment for people who can afford it. And that's it. YOU WILL LOSE. I'm losing. Do you understand? I AM DOWN MILLIONS