Resilience in Adversity: Lessons from Poker

This chapter reflects on a family's tumultuous year of personal loss and job struggles while exploring the psychological concept of locus of control. It emphasizes the importance of an optimistic mindset and resilience in navigating challenges, particularly in decision-making environments like poker. By examining poker as a metaphor for real-life choices and uncertainty, the chapter highlights the transformative journey of a writer who gains deeper insights into human behavior through the game.