510 Using Mindfulness For Conscious Poker Playing; Alec Torelli

Alec Torelli is a high stakes poker player and has been a poker coach for more than 15 years, traveled to 45+ countries and made millions of dollars in the biggest cash games and tournaments in the world. He has competed on televised shows such as the World Series of Poker on ESPN, The World Poker Tour on Travel Channel and Poker Night in America on CBS Sports.  Alec uses mindfulness on a daily basis and shares how his lessons learned from poker apply to life and business. He is an expert at reading people, knowing how to take calculated risks and applying smart strategies to make winning decisions.

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• Company: Conscious Poker
• Website: AlecTorelli.com
• Blog: https://www.alectorelli.com/blog/

Most Influential Person

• Sam Harris

Effect on Emotions

• “If you let your emotions dictate your actions, you're never going to win.”

Thoughts on Breathing

• “It's an easy way to stay mindful.”
• “When I don't have time to meditate, I'll take a deep breath and exhale really quickly. It helps calm me down and stay present.”

Suggested Resources

• Book: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
• App: Waking Up