pot odds vs. drawing odds

Hey everyone, I have a question about a passage in sshe.
I was perusing the text yesterday while playing nano, and saw a portion which said something to the effect of "if you are getting 5 to 1 on drawing odds, you need the pot to lay about 8 to 1 in order to turn profit." I though if pot odds exceeded drawing odds then you're getting the best of it.

What am I missing?

thanks in advance

Cambraceres