How to Make Your Own Luck (Update)
Episode
58 min
Read time
2 min
Topics
Psychology & Behavior
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What It Covers
Psychology writer Maria Konnikova transforms from poker novice to professional player, exploring decision-making under uncertainty, skill versus luck, and gender dynamics in competitive environments.
Notable Moment
Konnikova reveals she initially thought a standard deck contained fifty-four cards and counted on her fingers before becoming a professional poker player earning six figures.
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