Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova Sleep, Track, Don’t Multitask: How To Succeed In Online Poker
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Oct 4, 2025 Dive into the strategic world of online poker! Learn how managing your schedule and prioritizing information can impact your game. Discover the differences between live and online play dynamics, from pacing to sensory encoding. Find out why multitasking can hinder your decision-making and get actionable tips to enhance your online skills. Plus, hear about the importance of sleep schedules and note-taking to improve your performance. It's a blend of fun banter and valuable insights for both novices and seasoned players!
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Cafe Sessions And A Jersey City Hotel
- Maria describes reverse-commuting to New Jersey and playing online in cafes to get volume and experience quickly.
- She recounts booking a hotel in Jersey City solely to play WSOP online events and sleeping between sessions.
Quantity Accelerates Skill Acquisition
- Maria emphasizes online poker's main advantage: sheer quantity of hands accelerates learning.
- Faster volume yields faster experience accumulation compared with live play.
Schedule Tournaments Around Sleep
- Avoid scheduling tournaments that force you to play at chronically bad hours for your time zone.
- Consider whether late-night deep runs are worth the cognitive cost before entering.
