Maria Konnikova on Poker, Risk and Finding An Edge

With her much-anticipated book The Biggest Bluff available now, Maria Konnikova speaks with Chad Millman about her incredible transition from accomplished academic, thinker and author to tournament-winning international poker star. She shares details of her wild journey, including some of the best lessons she learned along the way. What did poker teach her about herself? How can we seek and maintain an edge over our competition? What aspects of mastering poker apply to sports gambling? Konnikova speaks expertly about her experience, her mentors, and the game she's come to love in this compelling conversation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.