Playing Blackjack Isnt Easy

Over on Fartstock they have an article on why Blackjack is easy.

Despite what most beginners think, your goal isn’t to get as close as you can to 21. Your goal is simply to have a higher total than the dealer without “busting,” or going over 21.

The problem with blackjack is most strive to hit 21 when the real goal should be to outsmart the dealer. The problem with that is the dealer is getting payed to play full time and you my friend are just an amateur.