"He Put A Gun In My Mouth, Then Beat Me Up!" - Molly Bloom (Molly's Game)

The Impact of Money and Access

In this section, the speaker reflects on their experience with money and access in the context of their work.

Reflection on Using Resources and Gaining Access

• The speaker acknowledges that they had no judgment towards draft or the companies involved, as it wasn't just about cash.

• They highlight the importance of who you are in terms of opportunities and recall a time when they earned $3,000 for refilling drinks.

• Realizing that they were utilizing all their resources, skills, and intelligence, two things became apparent to them:

• It provided incredible access to a network of people they wouldn't have otherwise had.

• It allowed them to learn from individuals at a young age when they were still figuring out their identity.

The Token Economy's Influence

This section explores how the token economy affected behavior and decision-making.

Working as a Waitress and Economic System Influence

• The speaker worked as a waitress everywhere, using tokens or chips as part of an economic system that made people more liberal.

• They mention being good at hustling for a couple hundred dollars per night but felt conflicted about promoting activities that negatively impacted others' lives.

Skills Order for Success

Here, the speaker discusses their skills order for success and how it changed due to involvement with poker.

Discovering Poker Skills

• The speaker became obsessed with poker after realizing its involvement with strategy and problem-solving.

• They wanted to learn the rules of the game and the associated terminology to avoid appearing inexperienced.

• Their skills order for success included strategy, people skills, and the desire to stay in the poker room.

Manipulation and Internal Conflict

This section delves into the speaker's journey of becoming manipulative and the internal conflict it created.

Becoming Manipulative

• The speaker became highly skilled at manipulation, using these abilities for personal gain rather than seeking win-win situations.

• They express how their chosen lifestyle and actions were not aligned with their values, leading to internal conflict.

Effective Presence and Emotional State

Here, effective presence is introduced as a tool to navigate emotional states.

Effective Presence and Emotional Footprint

• Effective presence refers to the science of making people feel a certain way.

• The speaker discusses talking to their mom about wanting to stay in the poker room but feeling unsure about how they could contribute value.

• They admit feeling disposable and experiencing depression, disappointment, powerlessness, while discussing their hopes for personal growth through this opportunity.

Coping Mechanisms

This section touches on coping mechanisms employed by the speaker.

Coping with Money and Substance Use

• At this point in their life, money and drugs played a significant role.

• The speaker mentions finding comfort in consistent pharmaceutical formulations.

• They also reveal drinking heavily during this period while expressing shame about their lifestyle outside of poker.

Shameful Living Outside of Poker

The speaker reflects on their feelings of shame regarding their lifestyle outside of poker.

Feelings of Shame and Inadequacy

• The speaker expresses their shame and disappointment with themselves for the way they were living outside of the poker games.

• They discuss feeling powerless against external forces and frequently talking to their mom about their aspirations and mindset within this opportunity.

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The Journey to New York

This section discusses the decision to move the games from California to New York and the motivations behind it.

Moving the Games

• The host mentions that after paying a lot of money, they no longer have to show up for their birthday.

• Hosting the first game led to upgrading everything and improving the customer experience.

• Eventually, they decided to move the games from California and LA to New York City.

Losing the LA Game

This section focuses on losing the LA game and someone taking it over.

Losing Control

• The host mentions losing control of the LA game.

• Another person took over after they lost it.

Famous Movie Star Takes Over

This section reveals that a famous movie star, Leonardo DiCaprio, took over the games.

A Movie Star Takes Charge

• Leonardo DiCaprio, one of the most famous movie stars in the game, took over after someone else lost control.

• The movie star gave them an option: either start making less money or lose control completely.

Simplifying Matters

This section emphasizes keeping things simple in regards to money and trials.

Keeping It Simple

• The host suggests keeping things simple when discussing money matters.

• They mention having a right to a trial but also highlight how much money is involved (hundreds of millions).

Legal Proceedings and Admissions

This section delves into legal proceedings and potential admissions of crime related to the game.

Legal Challenges

• There is a government division called asset forfeiture that can take away assets.

• Legal proceedings may be necessary to reclaim seized assets.

• Going on record about the game would be an admission of a crime, so they couldn't do it.

No Criminal Pursuit

This section mentions not pursuing criminal charges against someone and notifying them if that changes.

No Criminal Pursuit

• The host states that they are not currently pursuing anything criminally against a certain individual.

• However, they mention that if the situation changes, the person will be informed.

Observing Strategic Thinking

This section highlights the host's observations of someone who demonstrates strategic thinking.

Recognizing Strategic Thinking

• The host watched someone who displayed strategic thinking during a game.

• They were impressed by this person's decision-making abilities.

Concerned Parents

This section focuses on the concerns and worries of the host's parents regarding their involvement in the game.

Worried Parents

• The host's parents are extremely worried about their involvement in the game.

• They pleaded with them to do something different and expressed concern for their well-being.

• The host acknowledges that their parents were right about some aspects of their actions.

Kicked Out of the Game

This section discusses being kicked out of the game and parental reactions.

Parental Reactions

• The host's father was angry when they got kicked out of the game.

• Their father believed that what they were doing was dangerous and bad for business.

• The Hollywood star who took over was obsessed with money and being the biggest winner.

• The host's mother is scared but also relieved.

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Molly discusses the growth of her channel and the importance of guests.

The Growth of the Channel

• Molly reflects on being thrown into a wild indictment and thinking about the glory.

• She mentions someone who had been doing it for 20 years.

• The bigger the channel gets, the bigger the guests become.

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Molly talks about her obsession with law and how it influenced her decisions.

Near Perfect Information About Law

• Molly had near perfect information about the law.

• She believes that being obsessed with something can lead to success.

• She expresses gratitude and wishes viewers to enjoy the episode.

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Molly shares insights about her upbringing and early influences.

Early Context and Ambition

• Molly had great parents who played a significant role in shaping her values.

• Unfettered ambition drove her to make moves towards achieving success.

• Understanding her earliest context is crucial to understanding her journey.

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Molly discusses education and possibilities in life.

College Education and Possibilities

• Molly had almost completed college education.

• She acknowledges that things are possible for better or worse.

• Writing plays an important role in her story.

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Molly reflects on opportunities, understanding glory, and family influence.

Opportunities, Self-esteem, Research, and Family Influence

• Molly had all the opportunities in the world but lacked self-esteem.

• Researching poker players helped shape her path.

• Her family, especially her two little brothers, were powerful influences in her life.

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Molly talks about owning her choices and finding the right people to talk to.

Owning Choices and Finding the Right People

• Molly had chosen her path, but struggled with self-esteem.

• She realized she needed to find out who the right people were to talk to.

• Her two incredible parents and poker players influenced her journey.

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Molly discusses wealthy game players, self-worth, current system flaws, and parental influence.

Wealthy Game Players, Self-worth, Current System Flaws, and Parental Influence

• Molly encountered wealthy game players who made her financially successful.

• She didn't believe she was inherently worthy.

• Recognizing flaws in the current system motivated her to make improvements.

• Her parents' powerful influences shaped her values.

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Molly reflects on feeling misaligned with herself and suffering constructively for dreams.

Misalignment and Constructive Suffering

• Molly felt misaligned with her true self.

• Suffering constructively helped relieve existential ache that followed her throughout life.

• Bringing branding and experience was meaningful in her journey.

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Molly talks about sentencing, pursuing a law career, suffering constructively for goals.

Sentencing, Pursuing Law Career, Suffering Constructively

• Molly mentions getting sentenced but not going to prison.

• Initially planning to pursue a law career at Harvard but changed course.

• Suffering constructively became an important aspect of achieving dreams.

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Molly discusses dangerous environments in prison and ambition-driven decisions.

Dangerous Environments in Prison and Ambition-driven Decisions

• The prison system can be dangerous for both inmates and guards.

• Molly's father, an ambitious person, influenced her decisions.

• Trust, integrity, and eradicating fear were important values for her.

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Molly talks about running poker games and the concept of success.

Running Poker Games and the Concept of Success

• Molly ran poker games but didn't pursue a law career.

• Game runners operated a Ponzi scheme in many cases.

• Ideas of success shaped her aspirations.

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Molly reflects on not going to prison and the importance of fairness.

Not Going to Prison and Fairness

• Molly avoided being sentenced to prison.

• She couldn't muster the energy and ambition to continue with law school.

• Fairness was crucial in running poker games.

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Molly discusses the conventionality of life choices and defining success.

Conventionality of Life Choices and Defining Success

• Molly questioned the conventionality of life choices after hitting a wall.

• Treating people fairly, trustworthiness, consistency, and integrity mattered to her.

• Success was tied to personal fulfillment and survival for her.

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Molly talks about mentoring women in prison and making significant changes in life.

Mentoring Women in Prison and Making Changes

• Mentoring women in prison was a significant step for Molly.

• Moving closer to California played a role in her journey.

• Applying to law school was a big decision influenced by her father's expectations.

The Power of Self-Belief

In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of self-belief and how it can help overcome challenges.

The Power of Self-Belief

• Having a strong belief in oneself is crucial for handling difficult situations.

The Journey to Entrepreneurship

This section highlights the speaker's journey towards becoming an entrepreneur and their desire to create their own games.

The Desire for Entrepreneurship

• The speaker expresses their ambition to start their own games and have ownership over their creations.

Challenges in Hollywood

Here, the speaker shares their experiences with negotiations in Hollywood and the lack of true connection due to competition and egos.

Negotiations in Hollywood

• Negotiating deals in Hollywood often involves promises of back-end profits instead of upfront payments. However, the speaker knew that these promises were unlikely to materialize.

• When listing accomplishments and presenting oneself as successful, it creates a competitive environment where true connections are difficult to form.

Building Connections through Control

This section explores the speaker's motivation for building connections by controlling influential individuals.

Controlling Influential Individuals

• The speaker wanted control over powerful individuals by having influence over certain seats or positions.

• They recruited individuals who felt powerless in order to establish control over them.

• By forming connections with influential people, especially those with Ivy League backgrounds, the speaker aimed to gain legitimacy and control.

The Compelling Factors

Here, the speaker discusses the compelling factors that drove their actions.

The Compelling Factors

• The speaker was driven by the allure of money and the opportunity to design unique experiences.

Effective Presence and Manipulation

This section delves into the speaker's ability to manipulate others through effective presence.

Effective Presence and Manipulation

• The speaker emphasizes their skill in adapting their approach to different individuals, using effective presence to get what they want from them.

• They hired professionals who vet politicians to ensure they were dealing with trustworthy individuals.

• The speaker acknowledges that these skills can be used for both good and bad purposes.

Uncovering Deception

In this section, the speaker shares instances where they uncovered deception in their dealings.

Uncovering Deception

• Despite verifying people's stories and backgrounds, there were still gut feelings that something was off.

• One instance involved discovering that individuals they had been working with were involved in a major insurance fraud scheme tied to organized crime.

Balancing Risk and Loyalty

This section explores how the speaker balanced risk-taking with loyalty towards their boss.

Balancing Risk and Loyalty

• The speaker took calculated risks while remaining loyal to their boss, even when faced with challenges involving Italian organized crime.

Success and Attention

Here, the speaker discusses the success of their endeavors and the attention it attracted.

Success and Attention

• The speaker's movie achieved great success, attracting millions of viewers.

• However, this success also drew the attention of federal authorities due to a $100 million poker game associated with it.

Effective Presence in Human Connection

This section highlights the speaker's perspective on effective presence in human connection.

Effective Presence in Human Connection

• The speaker values effective presence as a means to connect with others on a personal level rather than solely for manipulation purposes.

Lessons Learned from Gambling and Organized Crime

In this section, the speaker reflects on their experiences with gambling and organized crime.

Lessons Learned from Gambling and Organized Crime

• The speaker acknowledges that gambling has historically been associated with organized crime.

• They no longer employ certain strategies used in the past but still recognize their effectiveness.

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How Long It Takes

The speaker mentions that something takes a really long time.

Time Duration

• The speaker states that it takes a really long time.