Brian Rast | A Hero's Journey S01E08

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On this episode of A Hero's Journey, guest Brian Rast chats with our host Lee Davy about:

0:00:20
How COVID-19 has affected his life and the poker community / industry at large.

0:06:13
How television has evolved since his childhood, and the role it’s played in his life then vs now.

0:09:06
His suburban upbringing in the Denver and San Diego areas.

0:11:08
The experience of moving from Denver to San Diego at age nine, and the consequent exposure to new cultures and experiences. Being a nerd in high school.

0:14:54
The relationship between motivation, talent, and dedication in pursuing life’s goals.

0:18:31
His thoughts on a parent’s role in helping their children realize and pursue their goals and dreams.

0:24:16
His obsession with Counterstrike while attending Stanford University, and how it led to an interest in and eventual serious pursuit of poker.

0:31:19
His lack of fear in pursuing poker, and how it relates to a lifelong belief in his ability to excel at anything he sets his mind upon. How this confidence and focus contributed to early success in poker and financial independence.

0:41:13
The importance of finding a balance between self-confidence and self-criticism. How he’s attempted to do so over the years. How solvers have changed the landscape of poker.

Read Brian's blog post on this subject here:
http://www.brianrast.com/single-post/...

1:00:27
The interaction between achievement, happiness, and motivation.

1:06:16
The benefit of being in the moment and diving into something without self-censorship or self-consciousness.

1:08:35
The importance of finding balance between your passions / primary pursuits and other elements of your life, especially close relationships.

1:14:55
How issues in his relationship with his wife can affect his poker game.

1:21:09
His most notable mentors at different stages of his life, and how he’s become his own biggest obstacle.

1:27:33
Pursuits and interests outside of poker that he might be holding himself back from.

1:32:40
What is the treasure in his Hero’s Journey?