The Danny Miranda Podcast

#329: Annie Duke – Why You Should Consider Quitting

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Mar 15, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Brother's Poker Journey

  • Annie Duke's brother Howard lost $6,300 of his college fund playing poker.
  • He then worked as a runner for the game, earning tips to buy back in, eventually winning enough to break the game.
ANECDOTE

Accidental Poker Career

  • Annie Duke initially observed poker through her brother, passively learning from his games.
  • A health issue and need for money led her to play poker, leveraging her gained knowledge for quick success.
ADVICE

Focus on Controllable Aspects

  • Focus on learning from mistakes in poker, not dwelling on bad luck.
  • Separate controllable aspects (betting, reading players) from uncontrollable ones (card turns).
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