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😲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 I want to share a piece of my life that shaped the entrepreneur I am today. Before diving into the world of entrepreneurship and ventures, there was a different kind of thrill that had me hooked - poker. Yeah, that's right. Cards, bluffs, and all the thrill you can imagine. In 2010, my Kiwi boss, a semi-pro poker player, introduced me to the world of poker, igniting my curiosity. Progressing from free online games to low-stakes tournaments, I developed a love for the game, driven not just by cards but by the art of reading people. Loved it, but late nights & unhealthy habits took their toll.  Realized poker wasn't my forever game. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙄 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙙: • Know yourself: emotional players fold easily. • Balance is key: passion shouldn't burn you out. • Calculated risks matter: invest wisely (money & health). Would I play again? Absolutely, but with balance! If you've walked a similar path or want to share your poker tales, drop a comment below. Let's connect over shared stories and maybe, just maybe, we'll have that epic heads-up game one day! 💪

I stand by this statement: Luck favors the bold. The more calculatingly bold you are... The more LUCK has a chance of finding you. ----------- Tommy G here 🏀 - Sharing daily on biz and life. Pls give a ❤️ for LUCK! #smallbusiness #LUCK #mindset

Beyond just an epically fun night of poker for a great friends' birthday, this night transformed a group of friends with new poker nicknames (ie. Lady Luck, Money Bags, Lefty etc..) into high-rolling poker aficionados. As a brand new poker player, I admit to loving this game, and also picking up on some key lessons that mirror business (& life really) that I thought would be fun to share: 1. Be cool under pressure. Learning to deal with high-pressure and time sensitive decisions in poker is exactly like business, and life. quite frankly. The better equipped you are under that pressure and with quick decision-making, the better you handle those circumstances when they arise in business. 2. Patience is paramount. No matter how much you want to play, if you have the patience to sit out for long periods of time doing virtually nothing but folding and waiting for good cards or a good situation to appear, you will much more successful. 3. Never lose your confidence. When you sit through countless losing streaks and keep playing at your best, you learn to direct your concentration and focus on the most important parts of the game. When bad hands or plays come one after another, it can knock your confidence – and your bankroll. It can make you feel powerless and you might even question why you are at the table. But the game and favour changes quickly and if you keep your confidence up, you are ready to move on it when it does! 4. Reading & Understanding People. Damn this game does a good job of imitating life and business on this one! Poker requires you to understand the other players, their motivation, their emotion, and their reasoning- constantly assessing other players and thinking about their actions. A game that helps builds this muscle will certainly be a huge benefit anywhere. Not condoning gambling in any way, but this night reminded me of the incredible fun (and humility) from learning new things, and the new perspective it can bring in mirroring our work and life. Also, please invite me to your next poker night... ;-). #business #leadership #entrepreneurs #lessons #lifelessons #businesslessons Rebecca Levi (she/her) Karey Brooks, KC

Are you learning to be successful or (just) goal-oriented? Wait, did you think one led to the other? 👀 When you are chasing down goals you get tunnel vision. And, it’s probably on something that isn’t really life-changing for you. Goal orientation is short-sighted and only gets you to one thing, the end of the game. https://lnkd.in/dWi3i7kH Most people learn that life is for: Winning the game 🎯 Winning the person 💍 Winning the house 🏡 Winning the job 🏢 Winning the money 💵 But then what? The challenge with goal-oriented thinking is you are only focused on acquiring the [thing]. What about the why? ❓Why do you want to win the [thing]? ❓Do you actually even care about the [thing]? ❓What [thing] do you truly want? Start by asking yourself these questions before even dreaming of setting a goal. But wait until February because it’s ‘no goal January’. What do you think? Do goals = success? Join in the convo. #bestadvice #soloprenuer #motivation #consultants #success

I’d never played darts before in my life and today first try, I landed right next to the bullseye. 🎯 Business and life is like a game of darts. Ya just gotta go for it. Sometimes, you’re not gonna land exactly on target. But you’ll get close enough. Close enough to learn the technique and skills that will take you across the finish line. Close enough to learn how to fail fast and pick the darts of life back up and keep throwing until you learn the technique. But the most important thing is, that you keep going. You keep throwing those darts at your goals. And you don’t give up. No matter what. Plus, you will see that life and business can feel like play when you look at it like a game. And hey, that’s what life is right?! A game of chess, a game of darts and a whole lotta fun. Go get ‘em tiger. You never know you might just land a bullseye. 😉 Much love, Nikki ♥️🎯 —— (This pic is from my darts game today) 👍 Like this post if you are competitive in life 🗣️ Comment how many times you have played darts in your life ♻️ Repost if you found this motivational —— P.S. have you hit bullseye 🎯 on a darts board?! #focus #risk #life #business #goals #money

Call of Duty is a very popular video game, I think. But what does duty really mean? And is it more than just a game? In Chapter 4 of THE 10X RULE, by Grant Cardone, Success Is Your Duty, we look at what that kind of mindset entails. https://lnkd.in/gcnteVEy

Hey LinkedIn Fam! 🎉 Have you ever felt like someone is trying to sell you on a story that's just a bit... fishy? 🐟 Well, today we're diving into an idiom that's all about challenging the questionable and seeing if people can truly walk their talk! It's time to talk about #CallSomeonesBluff! 🚀 Imagine you're playing a friendly game of poker. Your buddy across the table is betting big, but you've got that sneaky suspicion they're playing with a hand full of nothing but hot air and confidence. So, what do you do? You #CallSomeonesBluff! By asking them to show their cards, you're putting their truth to the test – and that’s not just handy in card games, it’s a life skill! In the bustling world of business and beyond, when you're convinced someone is not quite on the up and up, #CallSomeonesBluff is your go-to move. It’s like saying, “Hey, I see you, and I raise you one reality check.” It's all about pushing past the pretense to uncover what’s really up someone’s sleeve. 🕵️♂️ Next time you encounter those grand claims that seem just a tad too grand, remember, it's okay to question and seek the truth. Because, let's be honest, who doesn't enjoy a good game of truth or dare reality-style? Stay sharp and keep bluffing in check, my friends. And remember, the truth is always in the cards! ♠️♥️♣️♦️ #MarketingLife #LifeLessons #IdiomsUnpacked #CommunicationSkills #TruthWins #OfficeWisdom #Idiom #TheVillageIdiom https://lnkd.in/efsDAvnQ

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If you drink and drive but get home safely, does the good result make it a good decision? Of course not, but investors apply this flawed outcome-based rationale all the time to decisions. Here are three key lessons investors can learn from poker pro Annie Duke to improve their decision-making. #processversusoutcome #annieduke #betterprocess #keystotheinvestingcastle

I love to play hypothetical "what if" games, when they're funny, for example, what would you do if Mark Copeland split his pants in public? However, I've had my fair share of "calming" the waters in some consulting engagements. What does this mean? Hypotheticals are fun UNTIL we create a scenario in our mind which is negative and has NOT happened. Stress is powerful and when we borrow trouble which is non-existent, we are creating a path which will overwhelm our ability to think rationally and critically. In today's very different world, 🌍😔 we need to be in control of ourselves, our emotions, and how we respond. Remember, when you are not responding you are probably reacting which means you've lost control and are being controlled. Stop inventing things that have not happened. #positivethoughts #manifestpositive