3 years later this is probably by far one of the best podcasts out there by two of the most humble players. I revisit this when I am having a bad day or week of playing poker to ground me and give me some reassurance it's not all linear.
Hey Ben, great conversation, one thing from a "city boy" who had cousins who grew up on a farm. I think you are under the impression that on the farm you are just kicked back swinging in a hammock. That is only the case if you are super wealthy, if you grow up on a working farm you are going to be busy from sun up to sun down. You learn how to work hard and work smart. You learn how to prioritize, because if you want time for your self, you have to get the farm work done quickly and correctly. (smile) I stayed on the farm for a few summers and it ws tough at the time. BUT I am so grateful for the experience, it really helped me to become who I am today. I had no idea Jason K was a country boy
Yeah... I think this is a super under-rated quality, so much content on YT is one person interrupting the other over and over again... It's nice to see each person finish their thought before the other person starts
Jason Koon's interview for the I Am High Stakes Poker (in 2018) was probably one of the best and deep interviews with an accomplished poker player I had ever seen and had a huge impact on my mindset. Since then, I always look up to Jason as a person and poker player. Amazing podcast episode, as usual, thank you!
Just coming around to this video, great watch. I was on the beach w Koon in Melbourne after we both busted the Aussie Millions in 2012 and he was doing backflips while we had a convo about our biggest punts and future dreams. "We are gonna get there man" he said, referring to becoming the best in the game. What a privilege to have watched this guy do work over the last decade and a half and I'm sure there are many more highlight reel additions to come.
thanks ben and jason for tor taking your time and making this content. we young players and newcomers to the poker world and life in general really appreciate the wisdom you guys are sharing with us. much love. thanks RYE ! really quality content !
This is amazing thank you both so much for doing this... I loved the part about forgiving urself quicker n moving forward. I literally just went thru the same situation n hearing it from Jason is AMAZING... Thanks again
This is the best interview I ever watched! I am questioning my personality, my actions and reactions. This is honestly a deep one. New subscriber for sure.
@@TheFartBreakersNr1 impossible if you don’t manage your bankroll properly, sure. I’ve been fortunate enough to hit a pretty large score recently so I think with proper BRM it’s possible
Great talk again. The psilocybin part that Jason brought up is spot on. The bad trips are the best, face your fears. They pulled me out of severe depression in 2015. But they are aren't for everyone don't expect a quick fix.
Doug Polk's podcasts don't even come close to this level of conversation/interviewing. Good job Ben. Almost never interrupting your guests and when you do you apologize for it. Keep up the good work!
Great info.. only a few months into studying/playing seriously, and this is great, I've been leaning more towards playing as much volume as I can and playing at the limits then working on curbing bad habits/mistakes. It's all about communication, information, deception, but most people are straightforward so it's like listening to what they say and responding the best way.
Fuuuuck, what Ben said about concentration really hit home. I’m writing this comment while working my job at my desk. I can NOT concentrate on work lately and I think it’s partly distaste for my job combined with social media addiction. ADHD doesn’t help either but I’m ready to overcome these obstacles and put in the work to be bored sometimes lol
hey ben, I dnt expect u to ever read this but as someone who has suffered in his early life from things that Jason alluded too, I just wanted to say i found this video incredibly inspirational. Seeing what a success he is and how he had to come thru a lot of personal growth to get there is really encouraging for those of us with a long way to go. I love ur content, its not only great for my game but it teaches one how to gto life - and long term thats more important. thanks. Im older then you and yet your one of my idols. gd luck
Great podcast once again, this is by far my favorite so far. It makes me realize a lot of stupid things I do when I play poker so I will try to be more mindful of that. I used to find that watching nose-bleed games and players massive successes discouraging because of my own small-time living at the game. So I stopped paying attention to that and focused on things more important, which helped a lot. Now it's shifted into watching bad regs streaming (and being honest about how good they are, but bad plays are bad plays), but having ridiculous 20k, 40k, or 100k days at times. Then of course when I lose my majors deep in unlucky spots it feels even more devastating. In general, I'm trying to stray away from focusing on other people's things and focus more on my own. As Jordan Peterson said, "Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not who someone else is today." Hearing you guys talk about your upbringing and things you guys have had to work on is just fantastic. It really makes it down to earth and reminds me that there are a lot of things I need to improve on besides poker, especially not being too hard on one's self. I feel like I've aged too much from poker-induced stress. It's not good for the soul. So a very long-winded and probably douchey way of saying thanks for this podcast. Keep it up Benny boy.
Im going to try and enjoy the process of life. Whether it is becoming a poker pro, or anything else that life may offer to me. I can't explain in words the happiness that poker has already given me, such as routines, habits, role and inspiration models and I'm still playing micros. Bencb I hope one day I can meet you, it seems that you are a great person.
Great podcast! Someone mentioned you becoming the Joe Rogan of poker podcasts and I actually had already thought about that before reading the comment. The thing that did it was how both you and JRE often (regardless of topic or guest) mentions good values, not being a victim, taking responsibility, staying healthy in mind and body etc. Thank you
Jason...you're fairness is admirable...don't change homie...it feels like people do IFFFFFFFF they have to and are backed into a spot but I like to think you wouldn't. There isn't many of us....u know
@@RaiseYourEdge I saw both of your faces when bringing up the subject of ACR....I've been away from the game for a year...is it still as awful a place as the internet has?
This podcast was really enjoyable. Going through some struggles at the moment and pods like this always make me come out stronger. Thanks Ben and Jason :)
I agree most can’t become pro. Not because most will never have the ability, but because you have to be willing to lose it all. Most people don’t have the mindset to put it all on the line, then rebuild if it goes wrong
I can relate to Jason with the flight or fight responses. I've only really became aware about five years ago that it was a real problem ,that most people I've come across in my life don't act/react like that and i'm no spring chicken. React is the the key word I suppose. I'm trying to be more aware of my reacting instead of responding, however every time it happens now, i'm kicking myself because it seems to be outside of my control until it's happened and pretty quickly I realize what has transpired, but the reaction has already happened. I think that not beating yourself up over it is a good start. Jason seems far from what he's describing about his younger self and I admire him for being open about it!
Just stumbled upon this interview right after the Bryn Kenney cheating shitstorm this week and it was the perfect episode to help me shake off the serious doubts I am starting to have in the poker community. Jason is such a great guy. You are doing amazing work Ben. Vielen Dank!!
Fun thing: started poker again after one year forced break. Up 20 stacks after a week and then this happend: Run 20!!! stacks under ev in 3 ours of playing. That all happened on mistakes plo5 card. But I keep going. This time there is only looking forward.
I recently found your channel and been binge watching these podcasts. You are an exceptional interviewer! Ps : has anyone said u look like Christian bale? 🤣
54 min mark: I believe Koon is talking about the hand he played vs. Jake Daniels on High Stakes Poker. Koon had QQ and Jake had KK (top set). The following hand Koon talks about is (I believe) Jake vs. Dwan. Jake had A9 for ace high into Dwan’s rivered flush (97dd). Could be completely off though..
Ben, ist die für uns sichtbare cam auch die, in der dich deine Gäste sehen? Ich finde die podcast persönlicher, wenn man dein Gesicht auch sieht und nicht diese roomcam. Die Körpersprache ist bei solch deepen talks sehr interessant. Keine Kritik, nur ein Verbesserungsvorschlag. Danke für den tollen podcast!
Ben seems to find solutions, i played poker for 15 years from nl100 to nl5k. To be honest in my option everyone i know like Viktor from nl200. Its a hard Grind, alot disciplin and Also good run.
Great video. He mentioned a couple of times that he played via ipad both cash and mtt. How does he do that? I thought top level sickos have a certain routine, play on pc with trackers etc.
I like to drastically alter my state of consciousness sometimes using hash oils and occasionally psilocybin. I always like to remind myself that when habitual ABUSE becomes regular for me, then that is no longer altering consciousness. Going back to sobriety for a bit, cold turkey, IS an alteration in consciousness. The notion of altered consciousness is subjective
I so Respekt Jason but please talk about how tough it is , im drunk but seems Noone tells the Chat how dedicated some guys are? And Talented hard working. Etc
1:26:00 so ... i believe mr coon is gg ambasador since some few months or near a year now .. did the threats & the banns for table selection t the winning players stoped ? can i play again ? does someone know ?
