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#169 - Chris Sparks | The Power of Decision Making with a World Poker Champion

#169 - Chris Sparks | The Power of Decision Making with a World Poker Champion

The Tyson Popplestone Show

February 2, 20251h 6m

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Show Notes

Chris Sparks is a former professional poker player who was recently ranked among the top 20 online cash game players in the world. He is the founder of Forcing Function, where he mentors a select group of twelve investors and executives, teaching elite poker frameworks for peak performance. He also authored Experiment Without Limits, a comprehensive workbook on high performance, and leads workshops on decision-making, systems thinking, and performance architecture for organizations and investment teams. In this conversation, we explore the lessons poker offers on high performance and the vital role of systems thinking and decision-making in achieving success. Enjoy!

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