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WHAT TO EXPECT
BEHIND THE MIND is an ongoing series where I interview other DFS players.
This series will feature content where I’m finding out about my guest and their journey playing DFS. I’ll talk to them about their background, first big scores, any mistakes made, goals they might have, review methods, general DFS process, overall mindset and much more.
New episodes will be available each month.
BEHIND THE MIND:
krayton
This episode of BEHIND THE MIND features special guest: krayton.
I talk to Kristi about her journey playing DFS and her thoughts around process, strategy and mindset.
Some key things we talk about include:
• Getting her first big win and the “secrets of satellites.”
• How Kristi thinks we can get more women involved in DFS.
• “When you put in the work, good things will happen!”
• Her insane story about thinking she won $1,000,000, only to get stat-corrected and watch $600,000 drop her total winnings.
• Taking the proper time to assess your playing style before making a big leap or moving up in stakes.
All this and more!
BEHIND THE MIND:
mbhabes
This episode of BEHIND THE MIND features special guest: mbhabes.
I talk to Eric, better known as “Sheets” about his journey, from managing hedge-funds, to playing poker and now to playing DFS.
Some key things we talk about include:
• “The brain is like any other muscle…if you don’t use it, you lose it!”
• How teaching/helping people get better at DFS can help “grow the game.”
• Contest Sims and how they’ll evolve long-term.
• How managing a hedge-fund relates to DFS. “Not all good companies are good stocks…not all good players are good DFS players.”
• A great mindset analogy brought over from poker when it comes to downswings; “It’s not just that you’re losing money but then you might tighten up and start playing bad, resulting in even more losses!
All this and more!
BEHIND THE MIND:
NYGFan56
This episode of BEHIND THE MIND features special guest: NYGFan56.
I talk to Dwayne about his journey playing DFS across all sports you can imagine.
Some key things we talk about include:
• Removing your bias against players you don’t like. “Maybe he sucks…but he still scores fantasy points!”
• Reviewing your process so you can take the lessons from the losses.
• Why he plays so many DFS sports and how it helps keep him sharp/ready for other sports.
• How he takes stands and makes his own decisions, while being willing to move on easily if it doesn’t go his way.
• The best “lottery” analogy I’ve heard anyone talk about and a great way to validate your process for large-field tournaments.
All this and more!
BEHIND THE MIND:
scarface521
This episode of BEHIND THE MIND features special guest: scarface521.
I talk to Jerry about his journey playing DFS, on top of all his other work/life/family obligations.
Some key things we talk about include:
• How Jerry balances running multiple companies, family life, gym life and DFS.
• Where did the name scarface521 actually come from?
• How he prepares for bigger GPPs and/or Live Finals.
• The simple thing he figured out that started helping him find DFS success more consistently.
• Sticking to his process and knowing what to EXPECT and what to ACCEPT!
All this and more!
BEHIND THE MIND:
Kennyw1732
This episode of BEHIND THE MIND features special guest: Kennyw1732.
I talk to Kenny about his journey going from the lowest stakes, all the way up to where he plays now in the single-entry, nosebleed stakes.
Some key things we talk about include:
• Kenny’s journey going from small-stakes, all the way up to the single-entry, nosebleed stakes.
• The approach he has that helps him win consistently at those levels and ways you can apply it to any stakes.
• His review process and how he links it to bad play vs. bad luck.
• Why he plays Live Finals and how he’s made it to almost all of them in the last couple years.
• The mindset required to withstand the ups and downs of DFS and how he handles the grind/disappointments vs. the wins and being “on top of the world.”
All this and more!
