First and foremost, patience and discipline are the two most important things that you must master in order to find edge and succeed in sports betting. Yes, these two are more important than money management itself because, without them you wouldn't be able to successfully employ an efficient money management plan. In sports betting, patience and discipline are special abilities that are very difficult to master. It is like climbing a steep icy slope--you can lose control and slip anytime. For most bettors it is virtually impossible to maintain patience and discipline in the long run. They might do everything perfectly for 1 week, 1 month or even a year but eventually they will momentarily lose that special ability and that moment is enough to destroy the bankroll. For most bettors, this happens rapidly and often, especially those who start with short deposit/bankroll.