Do people actually make consistent profit from this or are we all just coping?

i keep seeing the same stories over and over - someone hits a big bet, posts the slip, swears they got some method. but then a month later they’re silent or crying about the next big loss. even the so-called “sharp” bettors are strangely quiet about their actual numbers and not just the one-off wins. feels like most are just hoping for the next heater and chalking up steady losses to bad luck, not bad habits.

personally, i’m heavy into blackjack online and i can track my edge long-term. sports feels messier, with lines moving and emotion-driven picks everywhere. does anyone here honestly keep a detailed record and show an actual steady profit? or is long-term consistency mostly a myth?