Jared Jaffe, a pro poker player and WSOP/WPT champion, has a crazy story that involves faking a heart attack in jail to make it back in time for a tournament. He shares how he’s learned to turn weaknesses into strengths, why self-awareness has improved his game, and why consistency is the best marker for success. Tune in to hear Jared predict the future of poker, reveal his best tips for new players, and explain what he’s learned through poker about himself and relationships.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                              

• 00:00 – 18:30 – Jared’s crazy WSOP story, why he faked a heart attack, how he’s been handling all the changes due to COVID, how he lost his bankroll and how he redeemed himself.
• 18:30 – 44:30 – What he thinks of himself as a player, what he thinks of the poker world, why consistency is more impressive than a one-off win, and measures of success.
• 44:30 – 58:00 – On turning weaknesses into strengths, being self-aware, his take on live and online poker in the future, and what he thinks of HUDs.
• 58:00 – 01:25:30 – His thoughts on re-entries, his prediction of the future and how he will approach it, where he likes playing and traveling, and how to get in the best positions.
• 01:25:30 – 01:34:00 – What he wants to improve upon, what he’s learned through poker, his best poker advice, and what consideration he makes when it comes to coaching.
• 01:34:00 – On sports in Vegas, his poker heroes, how he manages nerves, how people vote, and his future podcast/vlog plans.

3 Key Points

• Consistent success in poker is the most impressive marker of success.
• Success takes hard work.
• Choose a coach wisely.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Jared’s Twitter