The Biggest Bluff
By Maria Konnikova
How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win. Penguin Publishing Group. 2020
Summary of The Biggest Bluff book by Maria Konnikova
A psychologist shares her experience of learning the game of high–stakes, no–limit poker to better understand how skill and chance affect her decision–making abilities.
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What do you get from this book? A woman psychologist’s dive into the male–dominated world of high–stakes power
Can learning the game of poker be the catalyst to making sound decisions?
Maria met one of the most introverted poker champions in the world and asked him to be her mentor
Surprisingly, former professional poker player Dan Harrington encouraged Maria to fail
Poker is a high risk, high reward game, and it may look easy to play—but it’s not!
Maria’s first live poker tournament was a hard–to–take lesson learned
The Ladies Event was not what Maria aspired to, but it was a steppingstone to the Main Event
Maybe some valuable, professional advice could help Maria win the next Las Vegas tournament
Monte Carlo was where Maria learned the difference between going for the cash and going for the win
First impressions aren’t always accurate—especially when playing poker
“Beyond Tells” intrigued Maria—was she giving away too much information at the poker table?
The WSOP Main Event—would Maria’s skill prevail, or would luck destroy her game?
A mental coach, a mental break, and some mental discipline finally made Maria a winner
Whirlwind tours and hours of poker eventually take a toll on Maria, but she learned so much in the process
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Who should read The Biggest Bluff book
- Card playing enthusiasts
- amateur and professional poker players
- memoir fans
- anyone interested in the psychology of poker
About the author of The Biggest Bluff
Maria Konnikova
Maria Konnikova is a Russian–American author, psychologist, podcast host, journalist, and an international professional poker player. Her numerous writing awards include the 2019 Excellence in Science Journalism from the Society of Personality and Social Psychology.
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