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Originally Posted by Mason Malmuth
Hi Everyone:
It looks like Negreanu is having it pretty tough right now. Here’s a link to an article about his goals for 2018:
https://www.pokernews.com/news/2018/...oals-29633.htm
And of course he has almost no understanding that setting goals for a game where the short-term luck factor is as high as it is in poker tournaments has little if any value.
And here’s a link to an interview he did where he talks about my not yet published poker psychology book (at that time) and says “that there isn’t anyone more unqualified to write a book on the subject than he is:
https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/inte...niel-negreanu/
Of course, Negreanu didn’t know that my book was based on mathematical modeling and statistical theory, subjects that he would know little about and which i’m well qualified to write about.
So, I guess it’s time for Negreanu, especially since some aspects of his personal life are not doing well, to spend more time and lots of money at The Choice Center.
Mason
Mason:
If you watch Daniel Negreanu's vlogs, he clearly indicates that he never sets goals. He only sets intentions.
Thus, your criticism of him making goals that are in reality dependent on short term luck instead of actions that are within his control, is misguided.
A goal is something specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time bound, and most of all, dependent on one's own actions. Intentions are more vague and general and aimed mainly to provide a general direction rather than a specific destination.
Daniel understands short term luck pretty well and knows better than to set goals that are 90% dependent on short term luck, like bracelets won, winning particular amounts, etc. Anything based on short term luck are just intentions for Daniel.
When Daniel makes goals, it usually has to do with his own behaviors and actions: eating right, sleeping well, resting adequately, being optimistic, commitment to study, etc.
This is what people see in his vlogs.
p.s. Trooper is similar in a way.
Last edited by Registered 2018; 07-01-2018 at 02:04 AM.