My First Million #27 - 10 Million Reasons Why He Plays Poker
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Nov 20, 2019 Faraz Jaka is a professional poker player with over $10 million in career earnings and a compelling journey from college novice to high-stakes pro. He shares how he turned a few hundred dollars into $180k at just 19, revealing the highs of fame and the lows of debt and depression. Faraz emphasizes using the '+EV' decision-making method and discusses the importance of emotional resilience in poker. He also highlights how mindfulness and meditation transformed his approach to stress and life, making for an intriguing blend of lessons from the poker table and personal growth.
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Origin of "The Toilet"
- Faraz Jaka's poker nickname, "The Toilet," originated in college.
- Roommates coined it due to his frequent flushes, and he later used it as his online screen name.
From Dorm Games to Vegas
- Faraz Jaka started playing poker in college, initially for extra cash.
- He quickly transitioned from small dorm games to weekend trips to Vegas, even employing tricks to bypass age restrictions.
Dorm Celebrity and Poker House
- While studying economics and business, Jaka's poker winnings soared to $180,000.
- He became a dorm celebrity, throwing extravagant parties and even renting a "poker house."