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Benjamin Pollak, a partypoker pro, #2 on France’s All-Time Money list, and a final table player at the WSOP, has won 5 EPTs and nearly $13M in live earnings. Benjamin and Jaime discuss the poker scene in Paris, the social aspect of poker, and the first coach he hired (who wasn’t a poker coach!). Listen in as Benjamin reveals what he has learned about motivation, generosity, and living in the moment – and hear why he sees every failure as a gift. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:00 – 07:00 – Online and live poker news, recent wins and industry news, WSOP main event news, information about Chris Moneymaker, and the KO Series. 07:00 – 15:00 – Benjamin’s origin story, his first Vegas experience, how he started with Blackjack, his first big win, and what he thinks of the poker scene is Paris. 15:00 – 20:00 – When he stepped up his game, the first coach he hired, why the money isn’t the only reason he plays poker, and the beauty of “equal footing” at the table. 20:00 – 28:00 – The WSOP final table dream, what he realized about motivation, what happened when he started giving money, and what he learned about living in the moment. 28:00 – 33:00 – Fear and failure, learning form mistakes, how he observed others to improve his game, what it’s like being a partypoker pro, and what’s ahead in his career. 33:00 – 36:00 – Why it’s important to travel and try new things, the JS Poker Hero competition and prize, and the big question. 3 Key Points Everyone’s equal at the poker table. Be generous. Enjoy every moment. Contact/Resources partypoker Benjamin’s Twitter Benjamin’s Instagram