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A review by adamrbrooks
The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win by Maria Konnikova
4.0
Maria Konnikova has been amazing and charming as a regular guest on "The Gist" for years, and it was a bit frustrating waiting for this book. But it's absolutely worth it, especially because the journey made the book richer and better.
It helps to know a little bit about poker going in -- which I do. But you do not have to play or want to become a regular player -- which I don't.
Folks who follow me on Goodreads know I read a lot about how our minds work, logical fallacies, etc. "Bluff" shows some practical applications about how those flaws can hold us back, which apply in many areas of life. She's explicit about that, but also weaves in a great tale about her life and her abilities, her journey through poker. That's her path, but it really could be anything someone wants to master, or anyone facing trials and disappointments.
Plus, she's funny without trying too hard, smart without hiding behind academic writing, and generally elevates her facts into understandable truths.
It helps to know a little bit about poker going in -- which I do. But you do not have to play or want to become a regular player -- which I don't.
Folks who follow me on Goodreads know I read a lot about how our minds work, logical fallacies, etc. "Bluff" shows some practical applications about how those flaws can hold us back, which apply in many areas of life. She's explicit about that, but also weaves in a great tale about her life and her abilities, her journey through poker. That's her path, but it really could be anything someone wants to master, or anyone facing trials and disappointments.
Plus, she's funny without trying too hard, smart without hiding behind academic writing, and generally elevates her facts into understandable truths.