Calibrate Your Poker Instincts
To a hammer, everything looks like a nail. To a nit, everything looks like a fold.
Logic vs. Emotion: Off the Table
Just like in a close poker hand, there are many times in life where a decision will feel close.
Logic vs. Emotion: Who is in Control?
Over 15 years ago, I changed my relationship with emotions at the poker table, and I’ve stuck with the same approach since.
Damage control: The First Domino
It's evident to most of us that breaking our pre-set rules is almost always a bad idea.
Make 2025 Different. Actually.
If you’ve ever stood yourself up on a resolution—promising 'this time will be different' only to fizzle out—you’re not alone. But the truth is, discipline alone isn’t enough.
Why I No Longer Aim for Work-Life Balance
If your work is all-consuming, you run the risk of “‘losing” for a while, and feeling like your whole life is in a slump.
The confident man
Just like poker, life is filled with competing perspectives, biases, and the need to navigate uncertainty.
Run, Rush, Rake, Revolution
What if a poker site aimed to give back all their rake? How could it possibly work? Let's find out...
Studying GTO: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
I’ve taught that one should focus on simply extracting core concepts rather than deep diving into each and every possible spot. Today, I admit my mistake.
When It All Clicks: Bad Assumptions, Good Results
There's a recurring theme in my heads-up matches that’s been a game-changer for me.
How to Handle Tough Decisions
Perfecting a soufflé is cool. But how often are you making one?
The Art of Storytelling
This week’s lesson comes from an unusual place: The world of 19th-century playwriting.
The Best Poker Advice I've Ever Received
In the past 53 volumes, I’ve given you my poker advice. This week, I’ll share lessons from my coaches.
Let’s Bluff: Seven Actionable Tips
Bluffing is an art form, much less flashy and dramatic than movies make it out to be.
Why to Set Goals (and How to Achieve Them)
Studies show that those who set goals achieve more. If those goals are specific, measurable, and challenging, they are even more successful.
Sleep: Your Secret Weapon at the Poker Table
What if there were a drug that could boost your focus, performance, and emotional control at the poker table by 100%?
The Five Post-it Notes Stuck to My Screen
Anyone who visits my office will find five old-fashioned sticky notes stuck to my monitor.
My WSOP Main Event: A Valuable Lesson
For the first time since at least 2019, I decided to play the WSOP Main Event this year.