#153 - Kevin Maahs "World Series of Poker" Interview.

OVERVIEW
During this episode, Kevin “The Tank Commander” Maahs, World Series of Poker finalist who won over
a million dollars talks to your host Miro Wcislo. Learn Kevin’s story and how winning 5 th in the World
Series of Poker created an avenue for various possibilities and for Kevin to learn more about himself.

Episode Highlights
? Did World Series of Poker create a risk for Kevin’s safety?
? How did World Series of Poker change Kevin’s life?
? How is Poker similar to Kevin’s life?
? Why does Kevin want to go back to school?
? What was Kevin’s strategy in playing Poker?
? Why does Kevin want to start a financial company?
? How do you avoid addiction?
? What is difference between treating poker as a hobby and being addicted to it?
? What are the financial aspects in poker that are applicable to everyday life?
? What are misconceptions about poker?
? What are misconceptions about World Series of Poker?
? Why didn’t Kevin get any sponsorships?
? How is life after World Series of Poker?
? What are Kevin’s dreams?
? What are Kevin’s favorites?
Key Points
1. Love the journey and continue to grow and strive.
2. Always have a mindset and think rationally.
3. Have a goal, take a risk but prepare for the worst.
4. Save and invest, it’s never too late.
Tweetable Quotes
? “You do it because you love it.”
? “I like learning what I don’t know yesterday.”
? “Money has created an opportunity for me to find what I want to do.”
? “Luck is 25%, skill is 75%.”
? “I bought my freedom away from a lifestyle not doing something I liked doing.”
? “Money is a tool that gets you to another goal.”