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365 reviews for:
The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win
Maria Konnikova
4.0 AVERAGE
365 reviews for:
The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win
Maria Konnikova
4.0 AVERAGE
And so I learn the name of a new genre “participatory journalism “.
A fascinating foray into the (male) world of poker with some wry observations on the participants & game and insightful learning on attention.
A fascinating foray into the (male) world of poker with some wry observations on the participants & game and insightful learning on attention.
i don't know why this took me so long to finish when it's such a genuinely interesting book. loved maria konnikova's voice (she seems like a really fun person to spend time with) and loved the overlap between psychology and poker, both of which are really interesting.
A great analysis of the ins-and-outs of the psychology behind poker, how playing the person opposite you beats the analytics of the situation more often than not, and how pride comes before a fall.
The book a narrative throughout that reads like a more conventional novel, and you don't need to be a fan of poker to understand what's going on (same as with chess in the Queen's Gambit). Konnikova tells a great tale of her journey from first-time online poker player to sitting at the final tables of the World Series of Poker championship.
Tragedy, humour, history, maths, psychology, and even etymology pop up within. Probably the best book you'll ever read about cards.
The book a narrative throughout that reads like a more conventional novel, and you don't need to be a fan of poker to understand what's going on (same as with chess in the Queen's Gambit). Konnikova tells a great tale of her journey from first-time online poker player to sitting at the final tables of the World Series of Poker championship.
Tragedy, humour, history, maths, psychology, and even etymology pop up within. Probably the best book you'll ever read about cards.
Hopefully for another time - In just could not get into it. Some great quotes and valuable lessons even in the 50ish pages I read, but another time 🤞
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Very poker focused and lessons on are exactly broadened. Lots of technical poker terminology. Dense read.
informative
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Absolutely awesome—the lessons about poker transcend the game into practical decision making. Great writing, felt like an applied Thinking Fast and Slow. Best book in the last year.
Looking at life and luck through the lens of poker? I’m in! Konnikova exudes intelligence and shares unique insights throughout the book, while sprinkling in some of the highlights along her road from novice to poker pro. As an avid poker fan, I found myself wishing for deeper dives into theory and play. But instead she chose to craft a very balanced narrative intertwining her psychological studies with her poker experiences. It’s inspiring and thoughtful— I highly recommend it.