How to Make Decisions Like a Pro Poker Player - Tino Engel
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Ever wonder what professional poker and leadership have in common?
Tino Engel transformed his five years as a pro poker player into groundbreaking insights about decision-making under pressure. Now a sought-after business trainer and TEDx speaker, he teaches executives how to navigate uncertainty with the same strategic mindset that helped him succeed at the poker table.
From starting with just €50 borrowed from his mother's credit card to making poker his full-time career, Tino's journey proves that managing risk isn't about eliminating uncertainty – it's about mastering your response to it. His refreshingly practical framework helps leaders focus on asking the right questions before taking action, turning high-stakes decisions into calculated opportunities.
Key Talking Points:
- The three essential questions that transform decision-making
- Why successful decision-making requires separating process quality from luck
- The counter-intuitive reason gut feelings work best when stakes are lowest
- How humility and self-awareness lead to better choices
Links & Resources:
- Website
- Book Recommendation: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
- Book Recommendation: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Today's Exercise: The Three Questions Framework
Try this out every time you pick up your phone or have a discussion.
This decision-making practice helps you break down any choice into manageable steps. Before making important decisions, pause and work through Tino's three essential questions to gain clarity and confidence in your path forward.
Steps to Apply:
- Ask yourself "What am I trying to win?" to understand your true motivation
- Consider "What resources do I need?" including time, energy, and relationships
- Evaluate "Is it worth it?" by weighing potential gains against required resources
- Only proceed if you have clear, positive answers to all three questions
- Review decisions later to refine your process
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