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In episode 30 of the MOPP we will have a chat with high-stakes poker player Kayhan
“Kayhanmok” Mokri. In this episode we will explore strategies, experiences, and insights in to
making it to the top. Whether you're a seasoned poker pro or just starting your poker journey,
this episode is packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss. Tune in and make sure to
subscribe for all the poker wisdom coming your way!
0:00 - Introduction
03:28 - Shoutout to our sponsor GTO Wizard
04:40 - Kayhan explains his aggressive style
10:04 - Renes notorious “purple tag” explained
13:55 - The importance of adjusting to live table environments
18:38 - Learning from experience vs solvers
21:25 - Why many strategies can be +EV
23:15 - People are risk averse and act through emotions
27:00 - Simplified vs complex strategies
32:11 - Adjusting strategy based on who you are up against
36:37 - Why the best players use a full arrange of tools
44:22 - How you gain confidence to play high stakes
49:40 - Lessons for low stakes players to increase confidence
53:30 - Being curious and learning from all perspectives
1:00:18 - Thinking about the desired outcome from your study sessions
1:05:45 - Putting people out of their comfort zone and adapting
1:10:08 - The Mechanics of Poker 2.0 program
1:15:15 - Going pro and his rise through the poker ranks
1:27:15 - How Kayhan is able to take on high risk
1:29:55 - What Kayhan does when his risks fail
1:37:20 - Being entitled and his biggest opponent
1:42:01 - What allows Kayhan to learn quickly from good opponents
1:45:07 - Why Kayhan never gives respect to good players
1:47:45 - Framing short term loses as a long term win
1:50:04 - The importance of knowing the big picture
1:56:45 - It’s easier to perform well when you enjoy what you do
2:01:40 - The Mechanics of Poker 2.0 program
2:03:50 - Renes bigger picture right now
2:09:00 - How what makes you happy can change over time
2:14:25 - Why low stakes live games have better environments
2:17:15 - Staying aggressive when confidence is low
2:23:03 - When Kayhan realised he was trying to outplay people
2:28:45 - Why Kayhan prefers cash games to MTTs
2:31:20 - Is the EV of MTTs higher than cash games?
2:35:00 - Do people fear losing for the wrong reasons?
2:38:00 - Helping and motivated others on their journey
2:45:03 - Good poker performance happens when your life is in balance
2:47:40 - The most important lesson poker has taught him
2:51:45 - How Kayhan has built his character to who he is today
2:56:40 - Using self-reflection as a tool to improve your mental health
2:59:20 - Why Kayhan has been a lone wolf on his poker journey
3:02:30 - Being too stubborn to ask for help when struggling
3:05:22 - The main takeaways for the audience to walk away with
3:08:00 - Adam and Renes summary