Episode
#434 - Chris Sparks - The Mindset Rules Of A Poker Professional
1:17:02
Published: Sat Feb 12 2022
Description
Chris Sparks is the former #4 online poker player on the planet, a productivity coach and an investor. Having a high performance mindset is something everyone wants. Being able to achieve without stress or anxiety, maximising output whilst minimising suffering. As someone who coaches both himself and some of the world's brightest on getting more out of their game, Chris has learned a lot about balancing growth, goals and internal peace. Expect to learn what it feels like to play in an invite-only Bitcoin Poker Tournament, how Chris evens out his hard-charging nature to become more at ease, whether the outcomes you get in life are impacted by how neurotic you are, my theory around the Anxiety Cost of delayed actions, how to balance intuition with cognition and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 83% discount & 3 months free from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get perfect teeth 70% cheaper than other invisible aligners from DW Aligners at http://dwaligners.co.uk/modernwisdom Extra Stuff: Check out Chris' website - https://www.forcingfunction.com/ Follow Chris on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SparksRemarks Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
This podcast covers the benefits of using a VPN to protect your online data, a new dental aligner company offering straight and white teeth at 70% less than competitors, and a discussion on life lessons such as balancing intuition and cognition, reducing neuroticism and the cost of delayed actions.
00:00 - 03:35 (03:35)
Summary
This podcast covers the benefits of using a VPN to protect your online data, a new dental aligner company offering straight and white teeth at 70% less than competitors, and a discussion on life lessons such as balancing intuition and cognition, reducing neuroticism and the cost of delayed actions.
Episode#434 - Chris Sparks - The Mindset Rules Of A Poker Professional
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares his experience with high-stakes tournament poker and staying at the luxurious Ritz Carlton, where he played against crypto billionaires.
03:35 - 09:32 (05:57)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience with high-stakes tournament poker and staying at the luxurious Ritz Carlton, where he played against crypto billionaires. He also talks about a private Bitcoin-denominated tournament he participated in.
Episode#434 - Chris Sparks - The Mindset Rules Of A Poker Professional
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker believes that having a goal in mind is necessary for growth and progress in one's personal and professional life.
09:32 - 18:54 (09:21)
Summary
The speaker believes that having a goal in mind is necessary for growth and progress in one's personal and professional life. Without goals or clarity on progress, one may feel like they are spinning wheels and not moving forward.
Episode#434 - Chris Sparks - The Mindset Rules Of A Poker Professional
PodcastModern Wisdom
The more that we can think and listen to our true desires, rather than being influenced by societal expectations, the more direct our path towards achieving what we want will be.
18:54 - 30:10 (11:15)
Summary
The more that we can think and listen to our true desires, rather than being influenced by societal expectations, the more direct our path towards achieving what we want will be. Developing a sustainable mindset is necessary for staying committed in the long run and avoiding burnout.
Episode#434 - Chris Sparks - The Mindset Rules Of A Poker Professional
PodcastModern Wisdom
The importance of having a financial foundation before pursuing passions is discussed.
30:10 - 39:41 (09:31)
Summary
The importance of having a financial foundation before pursuing passions is discussed. It is suggested to evaluate how one is investing their time and energy and prioritize the important things.
Episode#434 - Chris Sparks - The Mindset Rules Of A Poker Professional
PodcastModern Wisdom
The power law means that one thing is worth more than everything else combined.
39:41 - 44:47 (05:05)
Summary
The power law means that one thing is worth more than everything else combined. Prioritizing tasks can lead to a more efficient use of time and lead to greater success.
Episode#434 - Chris Sparks - The Mindset Rules Of A Poker Professional
PodcastModern Wisdom
Liv Boeree discusses the importance of slowing down to get centered, trusting your intuition, and not overthinking things both in poker and in life.
44:47 - 57:20 (12:32)
Summary
Liv Boeree discusses the importance of slowing down to get centered, trusting your intuition, and not overthinking things both in poker and in life.
Episode#434 - Chris Sparks - The Mindset Rules Of A Poker Professional
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, Kevin Rose and host Rich Roll discuss the benefits of vulnerability, the practice of mindfulness, and how to be comfortable with one's emotions.
57:20 - 1:14:03 (16:42)
Summary
In this podcast, Kevin Rose and host Rich Roll discuss the benefits of vulnerability, the practice of mindfulness, and how to be comfortable with one's emotions. They touch on how people often seek to meditate to gain a competitive edge or to become more productive, but instead, it can be used as a tool to help one understand their emotions and how to cope with them.
Episode#434 - Chris Sparks - The Mindset Rules Of A Poker Professional
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker promotes a list of recommended books, open source tools, and templates available for free online, as well as a paid physical version on Amazon.
1:14:03 - 1:17:00 (02:56)
Summary
The speaker promotes a list of recommended books, open source tools, and templates available for free online, as well as a paid physical version on Amazon. They also mention a discount code for Surf Shark VPN.