Annie Duke Discusses Decision-Making in Poker and Life
Masters in Business
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From Academia to Poker: A Transformative Journey
This chapter recounts the speaker's transition from a near-completed PhD in psychology to a career in poker, prompted by a health crisis that led to a new life in Montana. It explores their early competitive experiences with card games and how cognitive psychology insights informed their approach to decision-making and understanding biases in gameplay. Through personal anecdotes and mentorship, the speaker reflects on their evolving confidence as a poker player, addressing the delicate balance between skill and luck while emphasizing the importance of metacognition in mastering the game.
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