BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books 257. Jason Su | The Joy of Poker: Win More With Less Stress And No Regret
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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Jason Su, author of The Joy of Poker: Win More With Less Stress And No Regrets.
Jason is a longtime cash game pro, performance coach, and the founder of Poker With Presence. Over the last two decades, he’s coached high-level poker players, athletes, and entrepreneurs—helping them master the mental game, stay grounded under pressure, and rediscover the joy in peak performance.
Whether you’re a poker enthusiast or a business professional, this conversation is packed with powerful insights that transcend the felt. You’ll learn how to cultivate emotional intelligence in high-stakes environments, the role of presence and acceptance in long-term success, and why true performance isn’t about grinding harder—it’s about being fully here.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Jason Su.
To Learn More about Jason and buy his book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/2zL5DkM
Website/Socials: https://www.pokerwithpresence.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@pokerwithpresence
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:33 Jason’s story with poker and tennis
8:10 Being present, playful & energized
14:19 Learning to delegate
16:34 Why thinking doesn’t solve emotional problems
23:04 Improving your performance through inner work
28:52 Jason’s profits & losses in poker
30:05 Emotions are neutral
31:44 Presence is a skill & you can cultivate it
35:26 Stoicism, meditation and the delusion of control
40:21 The path of acceptance
47:34 Achievements that are sustainable and enjoyable
53:59 The importance of celebration
57:40 How clarity impacts confidence
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