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FLOUNDERS verses ROUNDERS

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Poker and Investing: Games of Incomplete Information Poker and Investing: Games of Incomplete Information The Implicit Value of 7 Deuce Once upon a starting hand: When all you have is the hammer, everything is a nail. The implicit value of 7 deuce —leading uphill against conventional wisdom. Under the right circumstances, you can play ANY two cards and expect a positive return. Bluffing with the Worst Hand From Worst to First: The best hole cards you've never played. 7-2 offsuit, the worst hand in NLH, can go from zero to hero. Play them like aces—when everyone misses the flop, a continuation bet can take the pot. Magical Thinking and Probability Believing in luck can influence results. Magical thinking is real—sometimes beginner’s luck happens because players don’t overthink probabilities. “What you believe is real, will be real to you in its consequences.” Psychology and Percep...

The Power Of New-the Texas Hold’em Universe is expanding.

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The American Dreamer’s Guide to the Texas Hold’em Universe The American Dreamer’s Guide to the Texas Hold’em Universe Introduction The potential for significant change in your poker game. Contrasting Secrets: The Law of Attraction vs. Poker The law of attraction versus the reality of poker. Focusing on process over results. Navigating the Fine Line: Between Love and Greed in Hold'em Balancing enjoyment with the temptation to overindulge. Shifting Mindsets: From Game of Chance to Game of Skill Transitioning from viewing poker as luck-based to skill-based. The Path to Improvement: Lessons from Pros and Amateurs Learning from both professional and amateur poker players. Challenging Norms: Questioning One-Liner Poker Formulas Dissecting common poker clichés and myths. Embracing Complexity: Beyond Either/Or Thinking Moving beyond binary decision-making in poker. Equity an...