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Rafe Furst
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im on on a round two and discuss more specifically his poker career and uh what happened at one of his poker company which I used back then Full Tilt as a poker player and Rafe's been through so much he's done so much in his life that yeah I think one hour issue edition today should do us justice.
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So in in poker what we say is over the long run your skill edge will lead to lead to riches. Or if you don't have a skill edge, if you're a losing player, it will lead to ruin.
And so, what I would say is um that's how I would live my life. Um but it's also the best preparation because if I have nothing you know, that I am regretful or remorseful of
the goal in poker is to be making good strategic decisions under conditions of uncertainty and risk and addiction and emotions and high stakes, you name it, over and over and over and over again
the fundamental the the fundamental difference in the game of business and the game of is that poker is a zero-sum game and business and life entrepreneurship is not.
you can go from a place where you are in a healthy spot very you know, pretty quickly without realizing it to a place where it's it's just you and your reality distortion field in a feedback loop by itself.
FAQ
What event did Rafe Furst win at the World Series of Poker?
Rafe Furst won one of the World Series of Poker events in 2006 in Pot Limit Hold'em.
What happened to Full Tilt Poker in 2012?
In 2012, the Department of Justice sued Full Tilt Poker and added charges against its board members, including Furst, alleging illegal gambling and fraud, which uncovered hidden fraud committed by some of the officers.
How did Rafe Furst react to the intense pressure during the legal battle?
After about eight months of mounting pressure and stress, Furst suffered an acute psychotic episode, which served as a major reset and the beginning of a journey of healing and self-discovery.
Where can people find out more about Rafe Furst and his book?
People can find out more by visiting his website at raifirst.com, where he shares raw personal stories and information about his book, The Future of Venture Capital.
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