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The Biggest Bluff

How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win

Maria Konnikova

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Description

The Biggest Bluff (2020) follows writer Maria Konnikova’s journey to becoming a poker champion under the guidance of Poker Hall of Fame inductee Erik Seidel. Applying her background in psychology to the world of poker, Konnikova reveals the game as a metaphor for life and shares lessons that can be applied on – and off – the tables.

Who Should Listen

  • Game enthusiasts
  • Psychologists
  • Novices who want to master a new skill

About the Authors

Maria Konnikova is a writer with a PhD in psychology from Columbia University. During her research for The Biggest Bluff, she became an international poker champion with over $300,000 in earnings. She has written two New York Times best-selling books, The Confidence Game and Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes. She frequently contributes to the New Yorker.