170 - Jay 'JWIN' Nguyen - Rethinking Downswings
About this episode
Jay 'JWIN' Nguyen discusses his transition from corporate life to professional poker, emphasizing the importance of mindset and resilience during downswings.
In this episode, JWIN shares his journey from corporate success to life as a high-stakes professional poker player. He explains why leaving a secure career wasn't as reckless as it seemed and how mindset, not luck, determines long-term success in poker. Jay reflects on overcoming major downswings, building mental resilience, and the importance of structured study routines. He also highlights the challenges of balancing poker with family life and offers honest advice to those considering going pro, urging them to pursue it for love of the game, not the illusion of freedom. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode
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