In this episode, Valerio and Ray talk about the power of pausing. Whether you're holding the nuts or navigating a massive pot, slowing down can mean the difference between a big win and a missed opportunity. From timing tells to mindset shifts, they explore why thinking clearly — especially in key moments — is a crucial part of the winning edge.

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In this episode, Valerio and Ray break down the chaos of multiway pots. What do you do when half the table limps in and suddenly you’re playing five-handed to the flop? Learn how to control the field with smart pre-flop raises, why position is your best friend, and how to simplify decisions on the flop, turn, and river.

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In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore what it means to play like water — flexible, adaptive, effortless. No forcing. Just flow. They talk about how drilling and preparation make this fluid style possible, and how letting go of control can often lead to your best game.

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In this episode, Valerio and Ray talk about how the game changes when you move from a standard 100 big blind stack to 250. What adjustments do you need to make? How deep stacks shift the dynamic, the risks — and the rewards.

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In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore poker variance through the metaphor of sailing: you can’t control the wind — but you can control the boat. Just like in poker, the ups and downs will come, but how you steer makes all the difference.

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Valerio and Ray break down the journey from the losing end of poker — starting as a whale, then a fish, then just a losing player — all the way to breakeven. What separates these levels, and what kind of progress do you need to climb out? Because breaking even isn’t the end — it’s the beginning.

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In this episode, Valerio and Ray talk about the different levels of winning at poker — from breaking even to crushing games. How many hands do you need to track your real win rate? How fast can you move up? And why reaching breakeven is already a big deal. Most players are losing — staying grounded and improving takes time.

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Valerio and Ray explore how strong positions can fall apart when emotion takes over. From a historical military blunder to slipping up in sport or poker, they unpack what happens when you lose focus — and how to stay grounded when it matters most.

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