The Biggest Bluff

By Maria Konnikova

How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win. Penguin Publishing Group. 2020

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A brief summary of The Biggest Bluff

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.

Key insights in The Biggest Bluff

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

Card playing enthusiasts • amateur and professional poker players • gamblers • memoir fans • anyone interested in the psychology of poker

About the author of The Biggest Bluff

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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