João "Naza114" Vieira /Pro Poker Player /Winamax Ambassador/Over $3.8M in MTT earnings

João "Naza114" Vieira, a pro poker player and Winamax ambassador with over $3.8M in MTT earnings, reveals the mindset shift that led to his success. He shares his inspirations, the motto he plays by, and why he believes poker is a reflection of real life. Tune in to hear João give his best tips for crushing it on the felt and learn the best lesson poker has taught him so far.

 

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Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                              

• 00:00 – 21:00 – His poker origin story, professional basketball background, big wins, online successes, what he’s most proud of, and how he prepares to play online.
• 21:00 – 36:30 – How he felt in tournaments, how he keeps focused, the mentality that changed his game and brought success, and what he does to improve his game.
• 36:30 – 52:30 – His motivations, some strategy, what he thinks top players have in common, what he thinks about the current online landscape, and his thoughts on real names.
• 52:30 – 01:20:00 – How it works to play in Portugal, his upcoming schedule, who he’d want to connect with, his inspirations, and what music he listens to when he grinds.
• 01:20:00 – 01:33:00 – Why he prefers live poker, what he believes is a measure of success, and why he recommends people keep it basic and treat every day like the first day.
• 01:33:00 – 01:40:00 – On his love for poker, what he’s learned, why poker is a reflection of life, and one of the best things that poker teaches you.

 

3 Key Points

• Have fun.
• Stay focused.
• Be consistent.

 

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• João’s Twitter