Winning The Game Of Life "Jungleman" Dan Cates

Jonathan Jaffe has taken the poker world by storm for nearly a decade. This Massachusetts native started his journey as a professional poker player after just one semester of college and quickly rose to prominence. Specializing in heads-up Sit & Go tournaments, he made a name for himself at 21 by clinching 2nd place in his first World Poker Tour event . The confidence and notoriety launched him into the realm of backing and coaching. A few years immersed in high-stakes live cash games followed, but as that chapter closed, he transitioned seamlessly into full-time coaching.
September 2022 marked a new era as he ventured into the Triton Poker Series, instantly becoming hooked and committing to playing every Triton event even while continuing his coaching.
Last year was a whirlwind of research for an upcoming book that delves deep into the high-stakes tournament scene, exploring its vibrant culture and colorful personalities. This passion for the game and its intricacies also led to the launch of the GTO LAB podcast in April, a platform dedicated to the high roller tournament circuit. The podcast not only features in-depth discussions with top tournament players but also offers meticulous breakdowns of pivotal hands played on stream, all while promoting the GTO LAB and its mission.
Here's what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
1:15 Focusing on Triton
6:14 Tuning Out the Crowd
11:16 Finding Pockets of Value - Varying Income Streams on the Poker Circuit
21:22 Capitalizing on the Emotional State of Your Opponents
29:50 Stand-out Hands in a Poker Career
41:17 Teaching Students to Overcome Emotional Barriers
48:45 Writing a Book on the High Roller Tournament Players
54:27 A Book from Jungleman?
56:57 Developing a Podcast for GTO Lab
1:00:47 Juicy Triton Stories Kept Secret Except…

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Check out part 1 of our interview with Philip Shing: https://youtu.be/QGsdEpGWQHU
Philip began his career on Wall Street, specializing in structured finance, after earning a double master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon. He spent a decade working with investment banks and hedge funds in New York. During his undergraduate years in 2005, he developed a passion for poker, playing SNGs and HU PLO to help pay for college. After a decade-long break to focus on his career, he returned to poker in 2015, achieving significant success, including winning a WSOP Circuit ring in his second tournament and securing a six-figure score at a WSOP Circuit main event in 2020. In 2021, Philip moved to Las Vegas, where he continued to excel, final tabling the inaugural Wynn 10k for $360k.
In 2022, Philip co-founded Octopi with LuckyChewy, Nick Schulman, and Victoria Livchitz, aiming to revolutionize poker training with professional tools and advanced technology. One of their key innovations, The Vault, offers top-quality ICM sims from high-stakes final tables, significantly aiding players. Philip's work on The Jungleverse focuses on the Fundamental Track, a course designed to make modern poker concepts like overbets, combo selections, and geometric sizing accessible and practical. His unique combination of finance and poker expertise allows him to develop strategies blending rigorous analytical methods with pragmatic gameplay, setting him apart in the poker world.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
00:55 Strategies for Optimal Reality - Comparing Spiritualities
4:23 Practical Wisdom - How Religions Makes Sense
6:57 Exploring All the Angles - For GTO OR Life
11:00 W.E.I.R.D. Culture
13:42 Where to Find Wisdom
16:50 Creating Meaning Here and Now
20:20 Octopi Poker - The Tool for Poker You Always Wished Existed
23:27 The Jungleverse - What is It and How Will it Help Your Poker Game?

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Philip began his career on Wall Street, specializing in structured finance, after earning a double master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon. He spent a decade working with investment banks and hedge funds in New York. During his undergraduate years in 2005, he developed a passion for poker, playing SNGs and HU PLO to help pay for college. After a decade-long break to focus on his career, he returned to poker in 2015, achieving significant success, including winning a WSOP Circuit ring in his second tournament and securing a six-figure score at a WSOP Circuit main event in 2020. In 2021, Philip moved to Las Vegas, where he continued to excel, final tabling the inaugural Wynn 10k for $360k.
In 2022, Philip co-founded Octopi with LuckyChewy, Nick Schulman, and Victoria Livchitz, aiming to revolutionize poker training with professional tools and advanced technology. One of their key innovations, The Vault, offers top-quality ICM sims from high-stakes final tables, significantly aiding players. Philip's work on The Jungleverse focuses on the Fundamental Track, a course designed to make modern poker concepts like overbets, combo selections, and geometric sizing accessible and practical. His unique combination of finance and poker expertise allows him to develop strategies blending rigorous analytical methods with pragmatic gameplay, setting him apart in the poker world.

Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
1:07 Finance and Poker - Philosophically the Same
4:57 Competitiveness Bred Through Chess
7:50 Truth Seeking - Leaving Finance for Poker
9:53 The World of Finance: Margin Call More Real than Wolf of Wall Street
13:51 Anything Goes - Using All the Data in Poker
24:25 “Fisher-Random Poker” - Who’s Better, Not More Studied
27:08 Style is Weakness – Deviating from the Truth
32:10 The Jungleverse – The Fundamentals of Poker Strategy
36:53 Helping You Win a Bracelet
42:34 Direct Support from JUngleman

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Check out part 1 of our interview with Matt Valeo: https://youtu.be/ll15Pl_oLOs
Matt Valeo is a multifaceted entrepreneur and poker aficionado who has made a name for himself in both the tech and poker industries. With a background in software engineering, Matt's passion for technology and strategic thinking naturally led him to the world of poker, where he quickly established himself as a formidable player. His analytical skills and innovative approach to the game have earned him a reputation as one of the most strategic minds in poker circles.
In addition to his success at the poker table, Matt Valeo is the founder of Phenom Poker, a groundbreaking online poker platform designed to revolutionize the way players engage with the game through a decentralized model that makes it owned and governed by the players. Phenom Poker combines cutting-edge technology with a user-friendly interface, offering unique features and a vibrant community that appeals to both seasoned professionals and newcomers alike. Through Phenom Poker, Matt aims to create a more inclusive and engaging poker experience, fostering a space where players of all skill levels can connect, compete, and grow.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
1:14 Lessons Learned in a Startup
2:14 Self-Awareness - One of Life’s Most Useful Skills
7:05 Positive Impact with Entrepreneurship
11:39 Is Everyone Inherently Good?
13:44 Modern Day Saints in Business
18:15 Working Towards the Perfect Version of Your Business
23:39 The Cheat Code That is Finding Your Soulmate
29:17 Solving Sleepless Nights
36:54 Jungle’s Take on Finding the Perfect Partner
44:35 The Purpose of Relationships
49:53 Is Monogamy Natural and Optimal?
55:22 Adapt or Die - Phenom Poker’s Mission

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Matt Valeo is a multifaceted entrepreneur and poker aficionado who has made a name for himself in both the tech and poker industries. With a background in software engineering, Matt's passion for technology and strategic thinking naturally led him to the world of poker, where he quickly established himself as a formidable player. His analytical skills and innovative approach to the game have earned him a reputation as one of the most strategic minds in poker circles.
In addition to his success at the poker table, Matt Valeo is the founder of Phenom Poker, a groundbreaking online poker platform designed to revolutionize the way players engage with the game through a decentralized model that makes it owned and governed by the players. Phenom Poker combines cutting-edge technology with a user-friendly interface, offering unique features and a vibrant community that appeals to both seasoned professionals and newcomers alike. Through Phenom Poker, Matt aims to create a more inclusive and engaging poker experience, fostering a space where players of all skill levels can connect, compete, and grow.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
1:20 The Idea For Phenom Poker
4:21 What Phenom Poker Will Do That Other Sites Aren’t
9:16 Creating Disincentives to Cheating
12:18 No Accountability on the Internet
15:15 A New Incentive and Ownership Structure for Online Poker
16:46 Is Poker’s Democratic Approach What’s Best?
22:04 Phenom Poker’s Democratic Approach
23:55 Does Money on the Blockchain Facilitate Higher Stakes?
27:12 Built by Players with Decades in the Game
28:55 Whatever You Want to Play - Over 30 Variants at Launch
29:45 Decentralized Ownership Model - Get Your Money When You Want It
33:58 Attracting a Wide Variety of Players
40:53 More Variance in Tech Than in Poker
44:52 Picking the Right Team Members in Business
50:16 Lessons Learned in a Startup

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Check out part one of our interview with Justin Saliba: https://youtu.be/_0kHsTqIZaU
Check out Winning the Game of Life on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/winning-the-game-of-life/id1646986805
A graduate from the University of Dayton with a degree in chemical engineering, Justin Saliba had aspirations of playing professional soccer before pivoting to poker. He moved to Vegas in Jan 2019 to start playing more live games cash, which he hated, and after covid hit played online mostly until 2021.
In 2020, Justin got the MTT bug and played full time MTTs before travel aspirations and the draw of bigger tournaments pulled him into the live tournament schedule. Since then he has won 2 online WSOP bracelets, a PokerGO Cup win, and a PokerStars win. Justin's biggest win was $690k in the 60k Triton London.
In addition to his success at the table, Justin is a Poker Coach for PokerCoaching.com where he has been since receiving an internship there in 2017.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
0:00 Fault Finding in the Real World
6:03 You Can Make Positive Social Impact - Even With Poker
8:45 Valuable Poker Tips Not in the Books
11:11 Paying Attention to Details to Get Your Reads
14:42 Meditation an Being Present
21:01 Doing Tough Things - Good for the Brain
25:25 Mindset and Endurance Needed for a Full Season of Poker
27:39 Aspirations Outside of Poker - Like Golf
29:36 The Best Poker and Golf Locations
32:29 Adjusting to Flying All Over the World
33:35 Final Thoughts

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