Public’s Misconception Regarding Poker Player’s Lifestyle (Part 1)
Original content posted on gaming.org The poker industry is built on many different things. It’s built on the game, its players, the fame that comes with winning, but mostly it’s about money. Money is...
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Original content posted on igaming.org Last week we published an extended article based on Faraz Jaka’s recent Twitter rant. We spoke to the man who shared his views on the poker industry and why the...
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View ArticleMy 10 Days of no Talking at a Buddhist Monastery in Thailand Part 1 of 2
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View ArticlePart 2 of 2: My 10 days of no Talking at a Buddhist Monastery in Thailand
This is the second of a two piece blog entry which discusses ” the logistics, my experiences, and the teachings at the Monastery” To return to Part 1 discussing “Why I went” and “The journey there”...
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View ArticleUnderstanding Your Sleep Cycle and a Trick to Beat Jet Lag
Trying to maintain productivity while on the road, jumping in and out of time zones, can be quite challenging. Even those who aren’t on the road but enjoy the occasional 4am bender or just have a...
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