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424. How to Make Your Own Luck

Freakonomics Radio

CHAPTER

Lessons from Poker: Life's Unpredictable Game

This chapter explores the parallels between poker and life's journey, reflecting on the speaker's transformation from novice to professional player. It highlights the importance of psychology, decision-making, and luck, drawing from personal anecdotes and experiences, particularly the speaker's emigration from the Soviet Union. The discussion emphasizes the complexities of academic careers and the influence of biases, while also illustrating how poker can enhance skills relevant to both academia and life.

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