Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry [REPLAY] Annie Duke - Improving Decision Making [Capital Allocators, EP.39]
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Oct 3, 2022 
In this enlightening discussion, Annie Duke, a celebrated decision strategist and former top poker player, shares her journey from cognitive psychology to the high-stakes world of poker. She dives into the psychology behind decision-making, exploring biases and emotional complexities. Drawing parallels between poker and real-life decisions, she emphasizes the importance of curiosity, accountability, and risk management. Duke also offers practical tips for improving decision-making and shares her unique insights on how to read body language effectively in critical situations.
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Unexpected Poker Path
- Annie Duke's path to professional poker started unexpectedly during a break from her PhD in cognitive psychology.
- Her brother, already a successful player, suggested poker as a temporary income source.
Psychology in Poker
- Though seemingly unrelated, Annie Duke's cognitive psychology background proved beneficial to her poker career.
- This connection became clear when she was asked to speak to options traders about risk and decision-making.
Decisions as Bets
- All decisions are bets where we invest resources based on beliefs about the future.
- Ordering chicken over fish is a bet that the chicken's future enjoyment outweighs the fish's.
