The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd #165 Gardening in the Digital Ecosystem — Kevin Espiritu on his fascination with the early Internet, how Poker broke his brain on money, starting his YouTube channel, Epic Gardening, taking a long term perspective, how to structure a video, transforming his YouTube channel, introducing new people to his audience, the probabilistic mindset and what he learnt from poker that helps him in his life
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Feb 5, 2024 Kevin Espiritu, professional poker player turned gardening YouTube channel host, discusses his journey from poker to gardening. He talks about his fascination with the early Internet, how poker broke his brain on money, starting his YouTube channel, structuring videos, transforming his channel, and introducing new people to his audience. He also shares insights on the probabilistic mindset and the valuable lessons he learned from poker that help him in his life.
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Upbringing
- Kevin Espiritu grew up half Filipino, half white, with a Catholic upbringing.
- His family encouraged good grades and college but didn't pressure him into specific careers.
Childhood Curiosities
- As a child, Kevin collected coins, rocks, gems, and bugs.
- He attended various science camps, fostering an interest in the natural world before the internet diverted his attention.
Early Internet Fascination
- Kevin's early internet fascination involved playing games from MacWorld magazine CDs, exploring platforms like AIM, and creating a blog about drawing anime.
- He and his cousin created content, albeit not very good, showcasing an early interest in online creation.