The Flow Show with Jeff Gross Darren Elias - Record 4X WPT Champion with $7,245,312 in Earnings
Sep 16, 2019
01:41:48
In this episode, Darren Elias, 4-time World Poker Tour champion, looks back on when he played online card games as a kid. He shares about how he prepares for games and balances family life. Jeff and Darren discuss how his motivators have evolved over the years – and he reveals the recipe for success at the top. Tune in to hear Darren reflect on his strategy – and hear what he has to say about players who try to shortcut learning the fundamentals of the game.
Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 10:00 –How he got into poker, moved from online to live, and dominated the game.
- 10:00 – 25:00 – His playing, preparation, family life, and break-in scare.
- 25:00 – 40:00 – On his goals, how he plays live and online, and what matters most to him.
- 40:00 – 01:00:00 – What he thinks of the game and its players.
- 01:00:00 – 01:20:00 – Reflecting on his losses and how he developed the fundamentals.
- 01:20:00 – 01:40:00 – Answering some questions from the audience.
3 Key Points
- If you don’t have the fundamentals down, you won’t succeed long-term.
- Rest is an important part of preparing for the game.
- Naturally good and intuitive players who study are the ones who succeed.
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