49. John Kranyak - Better Late than Never

This episode of The Setting Trick: Conversations with World-Class Bridge Players features John Kranyak. John is a professional Bridge and Poker player from the United States of America. He is a highly accomplished and respected member of the Spectre team, widely considered one of the bridge community's most successful and competitive teams. John's skill and expertise in the bridge are matched only by his exceptional character and integrity. In this episode, we shared several experiences that we had gained from competing in tournaments, playing with a number of other players, and accumulating the most memorable memories, along with the wonderful learnings and experiences that we had gained.  [00:40] Background – John fills us in on what's new in his life, including details about his family and what it's like for him to be in a new city.  [05:00] Regionals -  Will the current trend in regionals is going to continue, or are people starting to return?  [11:32] Memories – John reflects on playing against the Swiss team and some of the interesting memories. [22:06] Changes in Bridge -  John discusses the changes in the world of bridge. He elaborates on the most underappreciated aspect of the game. [47:31] Levels of Players -  What is the most critical factor separating top-level players from those who are not top-level? Resources: Connect with John: bridgewinners.com/profile/john-kranyak/ bridgeinstructors.com/profile/30/info