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The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

#37 Annie Duke: Getting Better by Being Wrong

Jul 25, 2018
01:55:48

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  • Annie Duke navigated unexpected career shifts, emphasizing life's unpredictable nature.
  • Eric Seidel's mentorship focused on constructing decision-based mental models over seeking validation.

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Annie Duke's Winding Path to Poker

Annie Duke's transition from studying linguistics to becoming a professional poker player highlights the unexpected turns life can take. Initially researching syntactic bootstrapping, a theory on language learning, Annie found herself in the world of poker due to health issues and financial needs, eventually turning it into a successful career.

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