EPISODE · Sep 20, 2021 · 15 MIN
MBA1878 Must Read: The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova
from The $100 MBA Show · host Omar Zenhom
Is poker the best analogy for entrepreneurship? The Biggest Bluff makes a very strong case for “yes.” This fascinating memoir about a total novice’s quest to get really good at something is stuffed with insights that any business owner can learn from. By going from amateur to champion, Maria Konnikova demonstrated that in poker and business, it’s not all about the hand you’re dealt. It’s about sticking to the plan.Tune in, and hear how one person’s poker journey offers a perfect formula for balancing skill, hard work, and dumb luck. Learn how to navigate bad odds, get comfortable with unpredictable outcomes, and take risks when it really matters. Click Play!The Biggest Bluff by Maria KonnikovaDiscover all our must-read book reviews at https://100mba.net/bookreviews.SUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Is poker the best analogy for entrepreneurship? The Biggest Bluff makes a very strong case for “yes.” This fascinating memoir about a total novice’s quest to get really good at something is stuffed with insights that any business owner can learn from. By going from amateur to champion, Maria Konnikova demonstrated that in poker and business, it’s not all about the hand you’re dealt.
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