Weekly Poker Showdown with Jaime Staples

26 - Bill Perkins


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Bill Perkins, the high-stakes poker player and prop bet legend, gives us the inside scoop on what's been going through his mind during the Phil Galfond Challenge. Bill and Jaime talk about what he's doing to negate Phil's edge, what he's discovered about his own weaknesses, and his biggest complaint about playing with Phil. Listen in to hear his philosophy about dynamic decision-making and considering the seasons of life  – and learn why Bill thrives in chaos and is motivated by challenge and purpose.   

Time Stamped Show Notes:

  • 00:00 – 05:30 – Online poker news, the Poker Masters tournament, WSOP updates and big news about it going online, and WPT announcements.
  • 05:30 – 13:30 – The Galfond challenge, why Bill took it on, what he's doing to negate Phil's edge, his biggest weakness, and his complaint about playing with Phil.
  • 13:30 – 23:00 - Bill's mindset, information about "Multi-Twitch," how he's motivated by challenge and purpose, the Freedom on the Move project, and why he thrives in chaos.
  • 23:00 – 31:00 - On being forced to be rational, some poker game reflections, information about his book and concept to Die with Zero, and his philosophy of dynamic decision-making.
  • 31:00 – 42:00 - The utility of money curve, why he believes the book will save people's lives, and why the book is more relevant now than ever.
  • 40:00 – 45:00 - The JS Poker Hero competition and details for this week's challenge.

3 Key Points

  • Get the order right on your life.
  • There's a season for everything.
  • Understand the dynamic decisions you make in life.

Contact/Resources

partypoker

Die with Zero

Bill's Twitter

Bill's Instagram

ThirstLounge Twitch

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Weekly Poker Showdown with Jaime StaplesBy Jaime Staples