Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2020-07-15
Books mentioned on Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Maria Konnikova Talk Poker, Psychology, and Focusing on What You Can Control
Ryan speaks with writer, psychologist, and poker champion Maria Konnikova about how she uses Stoicism to win big at Texas hold’em, and how you can use knowledge of human psychology to make better choices, whether it’s in Las Vegas or elsewhere.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Biggest Bluff
The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova is a captivating memoir detailing the author's immersive journey from complete novice to professional poker player while exploring the intersections of human psychology, attention, and control.
Recommended“and I did get to read her new book The Biggest Bluff How I Learned to Pay Attention Master Myself and Win”
Where to get it
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Enchiridion
Enchiridion by Epictetus is a classical Stoic handbook of ethical advice and maxims compiled by his student Arrian, focusing on personal freedom, perception, and self-control.
Discussed“And when I read the Enchiridion am I pronouncing that correctly? I've always said it out in my head”
Where to get it
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Meditations
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a collection of personal journals written by the Roman emperor, offering timeless reflections on Stoic philosophy, duty, and human resilience.
Discussed“and then and and you see Marcus Aurelius writes the same quoting Epictetus writes it in Meditations”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“She's the author of the book Mastermind and The Confidence Game”
“She's the author of the book Mastermind and The Confidence Game”