How to make millions playing online cash-games | Matt "ILuvAvrilLavigne91" Marinelli

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In episode 25 of the MOPP, we will chat with one the biggest american online cash-game winners Matt "ILuvAvrilLavigne91" Marinelli's. From deciding to pursue poker full-time to finding a supportive poker tribe, Matt shares his experiences and the biggest mistake he overcame by implementing simplified strategies. Matt's transformation from 100NL to 5KNL, overcoming downswings, and shaping a winning mindset are truely inspiring. Tune in for an in-depth look at poker success, self-belief, and the mindset of a true champion. Don't miss the key takeaway towards the end Matt wants you to walk away with!

0:00 - Introduction
02:41 - Shout out to our sponsor GTO Wizard
04:20 - Deciding to approach poker full time
06:28 - Applying to Poker Detox and grinding like crazy
09:02 - Matts initial expectations and confidence he would succeed
13:04 - How to find a good poker coach
15:04 - What makes a good poker coach?
17:01 - Building a fiery belief that you can be successful in poker
19:56 - How do you find your poker tribe
25:50 - The biggest mistake Matt was making and implementing simplified strategies
28:21 - A higher level way of thinking about poker
30:15 - The benefit of implementing a simplified strategy
38:52 - The importance of using deliberate practice
41:25 - Why Matt has reviewed every single pot above 6bbs for over 12 months
44:55 - The Mechanics of Poker 2.0 program
48:17 - Matts journey from 100NL to 5KNL in 2 years
49:45 - Losing $52,000 shot taking 2KNL
54:04 - Overcoming fear of failing on a downswing
55:13 - Shaping your identity and choosing who you want to be
59:22 - “Dress for the job that you want”
1:02:15 - Why Matt calls grit one of the key attributes to his success
1:03:32 - How to cultivate more grit and reframe set backs
1:06:11 - Looking for opportunities to learn from every situation
1:07:18 - The mindset of becoming the Michael Jordan of online poker
1:09:03 - A day in the life of Matt Marinelli
1:14:40 - How to prioritise which hands to review
1:18:01 - How Matt detaches himself from results and focuses on the process
1:19:58 - Balancing effort and recovery
1:25:55 - The person who has had the biggest impact on Matts career
1:26:43 - How to use solvers most effectively
1:31:38 - An example of how Matt uses GTO wizard to improve
1:36:12 - Matts approach to sustainable exploitability
1:38:50 - How Matt finds his leaks and plugs them
1:43:36 - The importance of strategy development to get to the root of your leaks
1:48:44 - How to decide on your betting scheme on flop, turn and river
1:54:40 - Matts approach to simplifying river spots
1:56:56 - The most common leak Matt has seen in his students
1:58:55 - Passive tilt, avoiding risks and making mistakes
2:04:10 - Being ok with being wrong
2:04:30 - How Matt would coach a breakeven 100NL player
2:12:40 - The Mechanics of Poker 2.0 program
2:15:50 - Why do players struggle with taking risks and why Matt doesn’t?
2:18:11 - How Matt reframes set backs to allow himself to take risks
2:20:13 - Building confidence and having a high self-belief
2:25:45 - Winning $1,000,000 on Ignition
2:28:27 - The most important lesson poker has taught Matt
2:30:12 - Matts definition of success
2:32:50 - Renes definition of success
2:33:35 - Adams definition of success
2:35:05 - Why Matt switched to tougher games and battling the best on ACR
2:38:00 - What motivates Matt to keep pushing himself
2:41:45 - Study things that you are actually going to use
2:42:50 - The main takeaway Matt would like the audience to walk away with
2:46:25 - Adam and Renes summary