Mastering Poker Strategy and Mindset | 13min snip from The Tim Ferriss Show

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#761: General Stanley McChrystal and Liv Boeree

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Mastering Poker Strategy and Mindset

This chapter explores poker strategy using the PIO solver and the importance of game theory optimal (GTO) approaches to improve decision-making. It delves into the psychological aspects of playing poker, including emotional control and the impact of cognitive processes on gameplay, highlighted by personal tournament experiences.

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited.

The episode features segments from episode #86 "General Stan McChrystal on Eating One Meal Per Day, Special Ops, and Mental Toughness" and #611 "Liv Boeree, Poker and Life — Core Strategies, Turning $500 into $1.7M, Cage Dancing, Game Theory, and Metaphysical Curiosities"

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[00:00] Start

[05:57] Notes about this supercombo format.

[07:01] Enter General Stanley McChrystal.

[07:24] One meal a day.

[08:52] Daily exercise routines and their importance.

[14:04] The book most gifted.

[15:15] A major course correction at West Point.

[19:33] Vetting, selecting, and educating candidates for combat.

[21:41] "No-win" leadership roleplaying.