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Phil Hellmuth Jr.

You Are Always In The Right Place At The Right Time

4.5 (171 ratings)
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#POSITIVITY presents strategies for harnessing a positive mindset, drawn from poker champion Phil Hellmuth Jr.'s life experiences. It emphasizes resilience, self-belief, and the power of optimism to overcome life's challenges.

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    Redefine your goals to take control of your life

    One cold morning in March of 1988, Hellmuth found himself feeling restless. Despite recent success in poker, something was missing. After just an hour of playing that day, he convinced two friends to leave with him. They headed to a bar to play pool, but the feeling of dissatisfaction lingered.

    As he was about to leave, Hellmuth noticed a door and opened it. Sunlight unexpectedly flooded into the room, revealing the snowy landscape outside. In that moment, he had a flash of clarity. He began questioning why he was there and what he was doing with his life. Realizing he wanted more, he left the bar, took a taxi home, and immediately sat down with a pen and paper to figure out his next steps.

    He wrote down big goals, like winning the Main Event at the World Series of Poker, marrying a wonderful partner, writing a best-selling book, and achieving success in more poker tournaments. This wasn’t just a list of dreams – it became his roadmap for success. Years later, his wife found the list and pointed out how much of it he had already accomplished, demonstrating the power of writing down goals.

    Now, ask yourself: What do you want to achieve? Take a moment, grab a pen, and write down your goals, whether they’re big or small. Don’t worry about getting it perfect right away – this is a draft you can revise at any time. The key is to start. Writing your goals down helps clarify what you want and sets you on the path to achieving them.

    Hellmuth’s story shows that great accomplishments start with clear goals. His list helped guide him toward becoming one of the greatest poker players in history. Your own list can do the same for you and your goals. Start now, and let it lead you toward success.

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    What is #POSITIVITY about?

    #Positivity (2018) offers practical strategies for achieving success by overcoming negativity and focusing on personal goals. It presents easy-to-follow techniques for shifting your mindset and building a foundation for lasting success in all areas of life.

    Who should read #POSITIVITY?

    • Goal-oriented people looking for clear strategies to succeed
    • Professionals aiming to balance ambition with gratitude and humility
    • Individuals seeking personal growth through positive mindset practices

    About the Author

    Phil Hellmuth is a world-class poker player known for his record-breaking 16 World Series of Poker titles. Known as the “Poker Brat” for his competitive edge and bold personality, he’s amassed over $23 million in live tournament winnings. He’s also the best-selling author of Play Poker Like the Pros and Poker Brat. Outside of poker, Hellmuth is deeply involved in philanthropy, supporting charities such as Heifer International and the Starkey Hearing Foundation, and has helped raise millions through charity poker events​.

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