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How to Make Your Own Luck (Update) - Freakonomics

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Before she decided to become a poker pro, Maria Konnikova didn’t know how many cards are in a deck. But she did have a Ph.D. in psychology, a brilliant coach, and a burning desire to know whether life is driven more by skill or chance. She found some answers in poker — and she’s willing to tell us everything she learned. Comments SHARE THIS EPISODE LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE Stay up-to-date on all our shows. We promise no spam. Hey there, it’s Stephen Dubner. Today we’re bringing you one of my favorite episodes from the archive. This came out in 2020 — I distinctly remember recording this interview in a Covid-era coat closet. The episode is called “How to Make Your Own Luck,” and it’s a conversation with the writer Maria Konnikova about her decision to become a professional poker player. We’ve updated facts and figures as necessary. As always, thanks for listening. *      *      * I love a book that immediately lets you see what the writer is seeing. Lets you hear what they’re hearing — ev

Episode Transcript Hey there, it’s Stephen Dubner. Today we’re bringing you one of my favorite episodes from the archive. This came out in 2020 — I distinctly remember recording this interview in a Covid-era coat closet. The episode is called “How to Make Your Own Luck,” and it’s a conversation with the writer Maria Konnikova about her decision to become a professional poker player. We’ve updated facts and figures as necessary. As always, thanks for listening. * * * I love a book that immediately lets you see what the writer is seeing. Lets you hear what they’re hearing — even smell what…

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