MOPP E42 - Mateo "schyllae" Urretavizcaya, on how you quickly rise to high-stakes poker
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Nov 12, 2024
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Pandemic Poker Beginnings
Mateo Urretavizcaya's poker journey began after seeing a childhood acquaintance playing poker on Instagram.
Inspired, he started playing live, transitioned online after meeting online players, and balanced poker with his electronic engineering studies during the pandemic.
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Engineering and Poker
Studying electronic engineering helped Mateo with poker due to the emphasis on logic and probability.
This background reinforced a logical thought process beneficial for poker.
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Competitive Spirit
Mateo's competitive spirit, fueled by idols like Michael Jordan, sometimes reached unhealthy levels.
He admired Jordan's relentless competitiveness, even in trivial matters.
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In episode 42 of the Mechanics of Poker podcast we dive deep into the journey of high-stakes cash-game player Mateo "schyllae" Urretavizcaya, exploring his early beginnings in poker during the pandemic and how his background in engineering helped shape his learning process. We discuss his competitive nature, transitioning from semi-professional basketball to poker, and the challenges he faced, including busting his bankroll twice and dealing with his worst downswing. Mateo shares insights on bankroll management, handling pressure, and channeling aggression strategically. We also touch on his self-development journey, mindset shifts, and balancing theory with exploitative strategies. Tune in for valuable lessons on poker, mindset, and performance at the highest levels!