

Books That Shaped the Lives of Poker Players: From Seneca to Sagan
Poker players often have a unique perspective on life, shaped by the books they read. Here are some of the most influential books that have impacted their lives and worldviews.
Костя koscience, a candidate of sciences, shares his journey with books that have significantly influenced him. He was given «Сказки Братьев Гримм» when he graduated from kindergarten, and he still has the book. The book «Стой, кто ведет?» by D.A. Zhukov introduced him to the concept of 'learned helplessness'. He considers «Миллиарды и миллиарды» by Carl Sagan the best book he has ever read. The book «Падение империи» by Egor Gaidar helped him understand the collapse of the USSR. The book «Почти идеальный мир» by L. Gunel recommends dancing to live in the present.
тамура, another poker player, recommends a series of books that have influenced him. The series «Дневники Адриана Моула» by Sue Townsend is one of his favorites. The book «Кафка на пляже» by Haruki Murakami helped him to ground himself. The book «Супермышление» by the Buzan brothers helped him develop his cognitive abilities. тамура has also written a book titled «Последний Экспресс».
Ilya pokanuktus shares his favorite books that have shaped his worldview. The book «Источник» by Ayn Rand significantly impacted his perspective on life. He also recommends the book «Мир, полный демонов» by Carl Sagan.
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