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Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions!


Episode Notes [03:47] Seth's Early Understanding of Questions [04:33] The Power of Questions [05:25] Building Relationships Through Questions [06:41] This is Strategy: Focus on Questions [10:21] Gamifying Questions [11:34] Conversations as Infinite Games [15:32] Creating Tension with Questions [20:46] Effective Questioning Techniques [23:21] Empathy and Engagement [34:33] Strategy and Culture [35:22] Microsoft's Transformation [36:00] Global Perspectives on Questions [39:39] Caring in a Challenging World Resources Mentioned The Dip by Seth Godin Linchpin by Seth Godin Purple Cow by Seth Godin Tribes by Seth Godin This Is Marketing by Seth Godin The Carbon Almanac This is Strategy by Seth Godin Seth's Blog What Does it Sound Like When You Change Your Mind? by Seth Godin Value Creation Masterclass by Seth Godin on Udemy The Strategy Deck by Seth Godin Taylor Swift Jimmy Smith Jimmy Smith Curated Questions Episode Supercuts Priya Parker Techstars Satya Nadella Microsoft Steve Ballmer Acumen Jerry Colonna Unleashing the Idea Virus by Seth Godin Tim Ferriss podcast with Seth Godin Seth Godin website Beauty Pill Producer Ben Ford Questions Asked When did you first understand the power of questions? What do you do to get under the layer to really get down to those lower levels? Is it just follow-up questions, mindset, worldview, and how that works for you? How'd you get this job anyway? What are things like around here? What did your boss do before they were your boss? Wow did you end up with this job? Why are questions such a big part of This is Strategy? If you had to charge ten times as much as you charge now, what would you do differently? If it had to be free, what would you do differently? Who's it for, and what's it for? What is the change we seek to make? How did you choose the questions for The Strategy Deck? How big is our circle of us? How many people do I care about? Is the change we're making contagious? Are there other ways to gamify the use of questions? Any other thoughts on how questions might be gamified? How do we play games with other people where we're aware of what it would be for them to win and for us to win? What is it that you're challenged by? What is it that you want to share? What is it that you're afraid of? If there isn't a change, then why are we wasting our time? Can you define tension? What kind of haircut do you want? How long has it been since your last haircut? How might one think about intentionally creating that question? What factors should someone think about as they use questions to create tension? How was school today? What is the kind of interaction I'm hoping for over time? How do I ask a different sort of question that over time will be answered with how was school today? Were there any easy questions on your math homework? Did anything good happen at school today? What tension am I here to create? What wrong questions continue to be asked? What temperature is it outside? When the person you could have been meets the person you are becoming, is it going to be a cause for celebration or heartbreak? What are the questions we're going to ask each other? What was life like at the dinner table when you were growing up? What are we really trying to accomplish? How do you have this cogent two sentence explanation of what you do? How many clicks can we get per visit? What would happen if there was a webpage that was designed to get you to leave? What were the questions that were being asked by people in authority at Yahoo in 1999? How did the stock do today? Is anything broken? What can you do today that will make the stock go up tomorrow? What are risks worth taking? What are we doing that might not work but that supports our mission? What was the last thing you did that didn't work, and what did we learn from it? What have we done to so delight our core customers that they're telling other people? How has your international circle informed your life of questions? What do I believe that other people don't believe? What do I see that other people don't see? What do I take for granted that other people don't take for granted? What would blank do? What would Bob do? What would Jill do? What would Susan do? What happened to them? What system are they in that made them decide that that was the right thing to do? And then how do we change the system? How given the state of the world, do you manage to continue to care as much as you do? Do you walk to school or take your lunch? If you all can only care if things are going well, then what does that mean about caring? Should I have spent the last 50 years curled up in a ball? How do we go to the foundation and create community action?…
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Sky Matsuhashi discusses poker Cash games, MTT’s and SNG’s for all poker stakes and games like No Limit Hold’em (NLHE), Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) and Stud variations of poker. Lots of poker strategy discussed and Q&A’s with listeners. We interview successful poker players and coaches like Alex Fitzgerald, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, Phil Helmuth, Jason Sommerville, Andrew Lichtenberger, Phil Galfond, Isaac (Ike) Haxton, Vanessa Selbst, Ed Miller, Jared Tendler, James “Splitsuit” Sweeney. This show is a lot like Thinking Poker, Grinder School.com Poker Podcast, The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast, The Mental Game of Poker Radio Show, Tournament Poker Edge, Weekly Poker Hand with Jonathan Little, Under the Gun Poker Podcast with David Tuchman, Carrot Poker, TwoPlusTwo.com Poker Cast, Pokernews Podcast and the Ante Up Poker Podcast (not so much modeled after Nerd Poker w/Brian Posehn). Smart Poker Study Podcast: Twice Weekly dedicated to making you a better poker player today than you were yesterday. Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker pro & coach Please visit us at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com
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Sky Matsuhashi discusses poker Cash games, MTT’s and SNG’s for all poker stakes and games like No Limit Hold’em (NLHE), Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) and Stud variations of poker. Lots of poker strategy discussed and Q&A’s with listeners. We interview successful poker players and coaches like Alex Fitzgerald, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, Phil Helmuth, Jason Sommerville, Andrew Lichtenberger, Phil Galfond, Isaac (Ike) Haxton, Vanessa Selbst, Ed Miller, Jared Tendler, James “Splitsuit” Sweeney. This show is a lot like Thinking Poker, Grinder School.com Poker Podcast, The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast, The Mental Game of Poker Radio Show, Tournament Poker Edge, Weekly Poker Hand with Jonathan Little, Under the Gun Poker Podcast with David Tuchman, Carrot Poker, TwoPlusTwo.com Poker Cast, Pokernews Podcast and the Ante Up Poker Podcast (not so much modeled after Nerd Poker w/Brian Posehn). Smart Poker Study Podcast: Twice Weekly dedicated to making you a better poker player today than you were yesterday. Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker pro & coach Please visit us at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com
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1 Become a WINNING Poker Player in 2025 with 17 EASY Tips #528 23:31
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These 17 easy-to-use poker tips will take you from losing (or break-even) poker to winning poker as quickly as possible. Get in on this! My personal favorite tip? #7 Get the KISS Cash Game Ranges: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod528 The Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com/ Flopzilla Pro Course: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/FlopzillaProCourse Get More From PokerTracker 4 Course: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/Get-more-from-pokertracker-4-course Find the Fold! https://youtu.be/GGr7Q-ft25g…
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1 Improve Your Poker Win Rate With Smart Tracking #527 15:12
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How often are you tracking your statistics and win rates? I do this monthly, quarterly and yearly. In this podcast, I'll discuss why I choose these timeframes, and I'll give you a free tracker and an easy 5-step system to do this for yourself. Why? Because you can only improve what you measure. Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod527 Get More From PokerTracker 4 Course: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/GetMoreFromPT4 Microstakes Online Poker Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com…
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1 The 28-Day Plan You NEED to Grow Your Poker Skills #526 10:51
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Here's the 28-day plan you need in order to grow your skills and set you up for lifelong poker success! Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/28dayplan 41 Stats & Win Rates Tracker https://youtu.be/pX4EkLwaFMc Microstakes Online Poker Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com
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1 16 Quick Tips Every CRUSHER Needs to WIN MORE from Fish #525 18:20
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1 Here's the Winning Formula for SMART Poker Goals in 2025 #523 16:03
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Let me help you kick off your 2025 poker journey with some SMART Poker Goals that are sure to lead you to success! https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod523 https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/YouTube523 https://www.thepokerforge.com
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1 Setting SMART Goals for 2025 Poker Success With the RecPoker Podcast 1:07:51
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Sky Matsuhashi joins Jim Reed and John Somsky on the Rec Poker Podcast to discuss the importance of setting SMART goals for poker players in 2025. SMART, which stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound, serves as a framework to help players create actionable plans for improvement. The conversation touches on various strategies for handling three-bets in cash games, highlighting the need for players to analyze their opponents and adjust their ranges accordingly. Sky shares insights into his own goals for the upcoming year, including creating new courses and growing his YouTube channel. Listeners are encouraged to actively participate in defining their own poker objectives, emphasizing accountability and continuous learning as key to achieving success in the game. Takeaways: Setting SMART goals for poker can enhance focus and measurable progress in skill development. Breaking down yearly goals into manageable weekly objectives increases the likelihood of achieving them. Identifying opponent's tendencies and adjusting your strategy is crucial when facing three bets. Understanding flop texture and ranges can significantly improve decision-making in cash games. Effective bankroll management is essential to transitioning to higher stakes while minimizing risk. Utilizing tools like databases and tracking software can reveal valuable insights into your play. Links referenced in this episode: thepokerforge.com smartpokerstudy.com habitica.com Keywords: poker goals, SMART goals, poker strategy, cash game tips, tournament strategies, three betting, stack sizes, poker coaching, poker training, online poker, bankroll management, set mining, poker ranges, ICM pressure, poker leaks, live poker events, poker study methods, poker podcast, poker education, recreational poker…
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1 Simulate Success: Prime Your Mind for Winning Live Poker 5:45
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This podcast episode offers a valuable tip for live poker players, especially during the holiday season when more time is available for gaming. Sky shares an effective warm-up strategy inspired by his Poker Forge student, Ron, who successfully transitions from online micro stakes to live cash games. By playing a full ring game on Ignition Poker without a HUD, Ron simulates the live poker environment, allowing him to hone his observational skills and make player reads. Throughout the episode, Sky recounts a hand he played where he hit a set with pocket deuces, illustrating the practical application of the discussed strategies. The episode emphasizes the importance of preparing mentally for live play, encouraging listeners to adopt similar warm-up techniques before heading to the poker room. Takeaways: Ron, a Poker Forge student, successfully simulates live poker before his sessions. Warming up with full ring micro stakes helps to prepare for live cash games. Paying attention to player actions is crucial when playing without a HUD. Practicing player reads and noting tendencies can enhance live poker performance. Setting a goal of making $65 per hour can keep players motivated. The strategy of turning off the HUD during online practice sharpens live poker skills. Links referenced in this episode: smartpokerstudy.com/pod521 thepokerforge.com…
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1 Improve Your Poker Now! Alex Fitzgerald Interview #520 42:53
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I interviewed Alex Fitzgerald, co-author of 'Improve Your Poker Now!' We discuss his new book along with exploitative and GTO poker. https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod520 https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/YouTube520 https://www.thepokerforge.com
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1 Follow LARRY! Learn, Apply, Review, Repeat, Yer on Yer Way #519 8:57
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Follow LARRY for the win! Let me show you how to L earn, A pply, R eview, R epeat… Y er on Yer Way to poker's wonderland! https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod519 https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/YouTube519 https://www.thepokerforge.com
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1 Let’s End the Year on an Aggressive Up-note #518 9:47
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1 Weather the Poker Storms – The Mental Game #517 16:10
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1 Upgrade Your Poker Decisions – Plan for the Future #516 17:00
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Use the Future! Tick Sheet to help you gauge and plan for your opponent's reactions to your plays. Show Notes: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/pod516 QTs Quiz: https://youtu.be/Uq2qMVO42pc The Poker Forge - #1 Microstakes Online Poker Training Site: https://www.ThePokerForge.com Online Poker Hand Reading Workbook: https:www.smartpokerstudy.com/handreadingworkbook Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/smarthud…
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1 Avoid Auto-Piloting with a Simple Timer Trick #515 6:30
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I've been using this timing trick in an effort to prolong my focused poker time. Try it for yourself.
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1 Flop Raises, Multi-tabling Tips, Anonymous Player Reads & More! Q&A #514 16:35
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