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In Episode 34 of the MOPP, we chat with high-stakes cash-game player Sergii Levchenko better known as Jayser1337 online. Discover the mindset, strategies, and breakthroughs that propelled Sergii from $100 NL to $1K NL and beyond. Delve into the psychology behind success, the art of reflection, and the drive to be the best. Join us as we explore Sergii's highs, lows, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. From battling cognitive biases to building a resilient belief system, this episode offers a roadmap to mastering both the game of poker and the game of life. Tune in for insights, inspiration, and actionable advice from Sergii's journey.
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0:00 - Introduction
02:30 - Shoutout to out sponsor GTO Wizard
03:38 - Where Sergii’s competitive drive comes from
06:09 - His background in gaming and his RuneScape career
08:45 - The benefit of working with like minded people
11:40 - How Sergii attracted the right people to help him
14:14 - When Sergii first started playing poker and early strategy breakthroughs
20:40 - Role models that gave Sergii confidence to play online
22:44 - Trying to figure out if it was possible to make money online
23:50 - Explaining variance to his parents and getting them on board for poker
25:40 - Sergii’s goals getting into poker
28:40 - Going all in on poker after his studies
31:28 - How Sergii started moving up levels and getting stuck at $100 NL
33:50 - Having mindset leaks that kept him trapped
36:55 - Why Sergii thinks 50% of your success comes down to psychology
41:31 - The hedonic treadmill and dark motivations that were driving him
43:20 - How Sergii’s discipline helped him move from $200NL to $1K NL
45:22 - Why Sergii quit poker 3 times in his career
48:20 - Coming back to poker with a fresh perspective
50:20 - Sergii’s system for reflection and learning from mistakes
55:50 - The mindset of reg warring and how to beat the best
59:22 - Losing reg wars and the lessons Sergii learnt from it
1:02:06 - The Mechanics of Poker 2.0 Program
1:05:32 - What Sergii did to try to be one of the top 10 players in the world
1:11:00 - Creating a study algorithm to maximise his learning
1:13:15 - Having a win at all cost mentality that drove him to be the best
1:16:32 - How to find out what drives you
1:19:20 - How Sergii shaped his identity and aligns with his values
1:24:26 - The habit that has had the biggest impact on Sergiis happiness
1:27:45 - The biggest contributors to Sergii’s happiness
1:33:07 - The art of happiness and keeping a gratitude diary
1:37:01 - When Rene realised his drive to be the best at poker was so strong
1:38:50 - How Sergii studies self-development and books he has found useful
1:41:07 - Going on the biggest downswing of his career and losing 30% of his bankroll
1:42:48 - Working with a memory coach and how that has helped his poker career
1:47:03 -The most effective way to work on your game
1:51:50 - How Sergii thinks you should use your study hours
1:55:12 - The most common mistakes players make when using solvers
1:58:40 - Why it’s important to rate your reads from 1-10
2:01:24 - The analogy of building a house to understand your poker strategy
2:07:04 - Putting players in tough spots and unconventional strategies
2:11:33 - The Mechanics of Poker 2.0 Program
2:14:36 - How does the brain screw up in poker and cognitive biases
2:18:50 - The most popular leak for players shooting higher
2:21:34 - How do you fix your cognitive biases
2:24:20 - Understanding biases and how to fight against them
2:30:00 - Is being less susceptible to biases a talent?
2:31:38 - Reflecting on the biggest limiting beliefs that held Sergii back
2:36:27 - How Sergii installed new beliefs system
2:39:55 - What Sergii wish he had known starting out
2:41:05 - Why you should learn from your mistakes and derive pleasure from pain
2:44:45 - Understanding ideas and how learning really works
2:49:04 - The most important 3 habits in Sergiis life
2:51:30 - Renes routines and adapting to fatherhood
2:54:46 - Sergiis future plans and what he’s most excited about
2:58:00 - What Sergii would like the audience to leave this conversation with
2:58:48 - Adam and Renes summary
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