In today’s conversation, I’m talking to Maria Konnikova. Maria holds a Ph. D in psychology, is a writer for The New Yorker, and is the author of Mastermind and The Confidence Game. In her newest book, The Biggest Bluff, she tells the story of her deep dive into the world of professional poker with mentor and Poker Hall of Fame player Erik Seidel. Over the course of her studies, she went from observer to participant, and walked away with over $300,000 in winnings over her two years.  Today, Maria joins the podcast to share insight into the psychology behind high-stakes poker, the mindset of Bernie Madoff, and the many different ways these tie into our work in financial services. FREE GIFT Get a FREE Autographed Copy of Maria Konnikova's Book, The Biggest Bluff by visiting BradleyJohnson.com/79 SHOW NOTES To get access to today's show notes, including free offer, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit BradleyJohnson.com/79