Charlie Carrel / Professional Poker Player / LIVE MTT earnings $9,571,775

Charlie Carrel, a professional poker player with $9,571,775 of live MTT earnings, shares what he’s got going on behind the scenes on the felt and off. He reveals what he does to focus, avoid distraction, and keep the game fun – and expresses how positivity and an improved mindset has changed his life for the better. Tune in to hear how Charlie beats his fear and anxiety of losing, and find out the advice he gives Jeff to “unleash the beast”. 

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:00 – 40:00 - Introducing Charlie, his thoughts on positivity, getting down on Twitch, his poker journey, his routine, people becoming professionals, and the future of poker.
• 40:00 – 01:11:00 - On the shift in attitude in high stakes, distractions, the importance of content, who he loves and respects, and the unique things about online influencers and their power.
• 01:11:00 – 01:32:10 - On giving up his edge, what he’s got going on behind the scenes, what he appreciates from fans, building a family, and his philanthropic goals.
• 01:32:10 – 02:02:00 - On being an ex-compulsive liar, how he got out of the lying cycle, why he’s not looking for a sponsor, and his COVID-19 Twitch schedule.
• 02:02:00 – 02:23:00 - On live vs. online poker, why some games have become less fun, what he does to focus, his thoughts on the WSOP, and what happens when he talks at the table.
• 02:23:00 – 03:02:00 – His initial poker wins, what he loves to do outside of poker, how he met his girlfriend, his advice for Jeff to “unleash the beast”, and what he does to beat fear. 

3 Key Points

• It’s not about what happens, it’s about how you respond to what happens.
• Content matters.
• It’s in your best interest to tell the truth as best you can.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Charlie’s Instagram
• Charlie’s YouTube
• Charlie’s Twitch