Bill Perkins, a businessman, poker player, brain behind The Thirst Lounge Twitch channel, and author of Die With Zero, shares how to maximize each life stage though memorable experiences. He challenges you to go out there, get what you want out of life, and stop running on autopilot. Tune in to hear why Bill believes a cultural shift is critical for a better future and learn the secrets to success that have helped him get to the top.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:00 – 21:30 – Bill’s philosophy behind his book Die With Zero, what he would’ve done differently in life, and the relationship between health and quality experiences.
• 21:30 – 37:00 - On optimizing life at every phase, the Life-Cycle hypothesis, his inspiration for writing his book, and how he plans to implement what he teaches.
• 37:00 – 47:30 - Poker memories playing a million pound buy-in, how his mindset shifts when he has investors, and his thoughts on variance, luck, and balance in the game and in trading.
• 47:30 – 01:28:00 - “The Coin Flip Trip”, his thoughts on COVID-19, crazy bets, the most important traits for success, and his take on the future.
• 01:28:00 – 01:42:00 – Live versus online poker, his 50th birthday celebration, projects on the horizon, and the impact he hopes to make though his book.

3 Key Points

• Be stoic and be kind.
• Die with zero!
• You are your experiences.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Die With Zero
• Bill’s Twitter