Annie Duke was a professional poker player and psychologist. Her book "Thinking in Bets" provides a brilliant set of rules and mental models for rationality in a confusing world.\n\nConnect with Sam:\n\nJoin the conversation on the social podcast app -\xa0Podvine\n\n\nSam's newsletter on creativity and entrepreneurship -\xa0Explosive Thinking\xa0\n\nSam's podcast on books -\xa0Wiser Than Yesterday\xa0\n\nSupport the Show -\xa0Patreon\xa0\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends!\n\nTimestamps\n\n00:00 - Life is a game of chance\n\n00:51 - Episode outline\n\n02:01 - How Annie got into poker\n\n04:27 - Rule 1 - Seek Truth\n\n05:30 - Rule 2 - Never chase losses\n\n07:05- Mental models\n\n07:28 - Model 1 - Wisdom is statistically good choices\n\n10:24 - Model 2 - Question common knowledge\n\n12:51 - Model 3 - Bet on it\n\n14:24 - Wrap up\n\n \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices