'How a $10k poker win changed how I think'
Summary
Im a science writer, not a professional player, and had taken up the game initially as a hobby, but then started to study it in earnest to help me research a non-fiction book about how poker can enhance your critical thinking. Shahade, who is also an ambassador for the poker website PokerStars, had seen the news but hadnt weighed in publicly as she didnt want to give Bilzerian even more attention, especially when many other strong voices had pointed out the negative. With a perfect mathematics SAT score, an aptitude for numbers, a thrill for risk-taking and a highly competitive spirit, Busquet had all the requirements for becoming a successful financial trader. Poker pro Jamie Kerstetter told me how this mindset has benefitted her: "It means being less hard on myself when something turns out poorly, as long as I did everything I could to achieve a good outcome." Poker players ask themselves a series of questions for every single hand they play, trying to gauge "range", which essentially means the scope of possibilities in the game ahead.