Maria Konnikova: Poker and the Psychology of Uncertainty | E89
from Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha
by Hala Taha | YAP Media Network
Published: Mon Nov 16 2020
Show Notes
Embrace your inner poker mastermind!
On this week’s episode, we are chatting with Maria Konnikova, New York Times best-selling author, journalist and professional poker player. After years of solely focusing on her writing, Maria picked up poker while using her background in psychology to assist her in mastering the game.
Today, we’ll talk about how Maria got interested in poker and how she was able to become a poker champion. We’ll also discuss different psychological mindsets, how to make the best decisions, the importance of failure and more.
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Timestamps:
- How Maria First Got Interested in Poker
- Explanation of Game Theory
- Story Behind Maria’s Poker Coaching
- How Psychology Lends Itself to Poker
- Maria’s Fascination with Sherlock Holmes and His Message
- System Watson vs. System Holmes
- The Brain Attic Metaphor
- Memory Training Tips
- Why Maria Decided to Write a Book About Luck
- Reason to Separate the Decision Process From the Outcome
- Illusion of Control and How it Affects our Outcomes
- Importance of Skill in the Long Term
- How Maria Learned to Embrace Failure
- Concept of Tilting and How to Stay Calm
- Tips on How to Read People’s Emotions
- Overcoming Social Stereotypes on the Poker Table
- Maria’s Secret to Profiting in Life
Mentioned in the Show:
Maria’s Newest Book, The Biggest Bluff: https://www.mariakonnikova.com/books/the-biggest-bluff/
Maria’s Website: mariakonnikova.com
Maria’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mkonnikova
Maria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grlnamedmaria/