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b'Embrace your inner poker mastermind!\\n\\xa0\\nOn this week\\u2019s 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.\\n\\xa0\\nToday, we\\u2019ll talk about how Maria got interested in poker and how she was able to become a poker champion. We\\u2019ll also discuss different psychological mindsets, how to make the best decisions, the importance of failure and more.\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nSocial Media:\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nFollow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting\\nReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com\\nFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/\\nFollow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala\\nCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com\\n\\xa0\\nTimestamps:\\n\\xa0\\n03:36 - How Maria First Got Interested in Poker\\n06:20 - Explanation of Game Theory\\n08:29 - Story Behind Maria\\u2019s Poker Coaching\\n12:23 - How Psychology Lends Itself to Poker\\n14:13 - Maria\\u2019s Fascination with Sherlock Holmes and His Message\\n19:51 - System Watson vs. System Holmes\\xa0\\n22:15 - The Brain Attic Metaphor\\n27:15 - Memory Training Tips\\xa0\\n30:05 - Why Maria Decided to Write a Book About Luck\\n32:33 - Reason to Separate the Decision Process From the Outcome\\n36:23 - Illusion of Control and How it Affects our Outcomes\\n38:33 - Importance of Skill in the Long Term\\n40:50 - How Maria Learned to Embrace Failure\\n43:37 - Concept of Tilting and How to Stay Calm\\n46:13 - Tips on How to Read People\\u2019s Emotions\\n50:35 - Overcoming Social Stereotypes on the Poker Table\\n53:14 - Maria\\u2019s Secret to Profiting in Life\\n\\xa0\\nMentioned in the Show:\\n\\xa0\\nMaria\\u2019s Newest Book, The Biggest Bluff: https://www.mariakonnikova.com/books/the-biggest-bluff/\\nMaria\\u2019s Website: mariakonnikova.com\\nMaria\\u2019s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mkonnikova\\nMaria\\u2019s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grlnamedmaria/'