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The Biggest Bluff
Maria Konnikova
How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win
★ 4.1 (228 Ratings)
◷ 20 Minutes
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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.
About the author
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.
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- Game enthusiasts
- Psychologists
- Novices who want to master a new skill
