Psychologist EXPLAINS How Successful People Use LUCK TO WIN IN LIFE | Maira Konnikova & Lewis Howes
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Maria Konnikova explains how understanding luck and decision-making can lead to success in life, using poker as a metaphor.
Maria Konnikova, a psychologist and author, shares how she immersed herself in professional poker to study the dynamics of luck versus skill in life. She argues that being aware of luck, accepting mentorship, and focusing on what you can control are crucial to success. Poker serves as a powerful analogy for decision-making under uncertainty.

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Lewis HowesLewis Howes is a 3x New York Times best-selling author, 2x All-American athlete, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. The School of Greatness shares inspiring interviews from the most successful people on the planet—world-renowned leaders in business, entertainment, sports, science, health, and literature—to inspire YOU to unlock your inner greatness and live
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