The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win
The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020368
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2010s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win, Maria Konnikova explores her journey from a psychology researcher to a skilled poker player. Through learning the game, she investigates decision-making, probability, and the role of luck in life, offering insights into human behavior and cognitive biases.
Informative
Challenging
Inspirational
Contemplative
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Maria Konnikova's The Biggest Bluff is praised for its insightful exploration of psychology, decision-making, and poker. Readers appreciate its engaging narrative and the author's storytelling prowess. Some criticisms include a perceived overemphasis on poker details for those uninterested in the game. Overall, it's regarded as an enlightening read on human behavior.
Who Should Read The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win?
A reader who enjoys psychological insights, self-improvement, and strategic thinking would appreciate The Biggest Bluff. Fans of Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman and Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck will find similar exploration of decision-making and resilience.
18,960 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
368
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2010s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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