

170 - Jay 'JWIN' Nguyen
Jun 25, 2025
34:33
In this episode, JWIN shares his journey from corporate success to life as a high-stakes professional poker player. He explains why leaving a secure career wasn’t as reckless as it seemed and how mindset, not luck, determines long-term success in poker.
Jay reflects on overcoming major downswings, building mental resilience, and the importance of structured study routines. He also highlights the challenges of balancing poker with family life and offers honest advice to those considering going pro, urging them to pursue it for love of the game, not the illusion of freedom.
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