Here’s one of my favorite stories about an MTT client who became a close friend:

In 2019 I did a series of mindset consults with Yuri Dzivielevsky (TheNerdGuy), who is now one of the top MTT high-roller pros in the world. At the time, he was preparing to make the leap into the high-roller scene. He approached me looking for two things:

• A confidence boost as he was preparing to take the biggest shots of his life.
• A tailored bankroll management plan that was statistically proven to keep him and his family safe.

First we worked on some new frameworks to help him quantify his edge in the upcoming high roller events. Then we clarified his confusion around some recent hands.

After that, we kicked things into gear.

I had one of my top engineers utilize Python to create variance simulations using Yuri’s specific inputs. The inputs reflected all of the events he planned to play that year. Here’s a few things we accounted for in the sims..

• Expected ROI in each of the events he was going to play
• Volatility (taking into account the buyin, tournament structure, and number of players)
• Tax liabilities

And more.

These sims helped Yuri sell the right amount of action and take his shots with 100% confidence that his bankroll was safe.

The shots went well, and over the next three years he rose to 1st place on Brazil’s all time money list. He now travels the world playing high roller events and enjoys an epic work/life balance.

“Nick was an extremely important figure in my career. From the moment I came in contact with his method I was sure it was what I needed to be a top player. He personally prepared me to for the high roller scene and his network connections have helped me immensely ever since. I don’t have words for how grateful I am. ” Yuri Dzieveleski

I approach every session from the highest level of personally tailored support.

Why is that so important?

Because personally tailored support is what allows you to transform any issue you’re facing. Take it from Francisco, a recent student of mine:

“Nick listens to what you say and is able to show you what you actually mean. He methodically goes 2 or 3 layers beneath the surface to arrive at the true essence of your problem. He then gives tailored feedback that you can move forward with confidently.” Francisco L. – 30 Day Training Camp Member

“When I first spoke with Nick I couldn’t identify for myself exactly what it was that I needed. I was winning in poker, doing alright in my daily life but I knew I could grow in both areas and wanted to badly. I was playing a game I supposedly loved but wasn’t feeling it before, during, or after my sessions. I thought some combination of technical and mental game improvements surely needed to take place but I wanted to know what EXACTLY it was that was getting in the way. That was difficult, until I spoke with Nick.

We arrived at the source quickly through a series of exceptional questions and brutal honesty. I finally understood what I was feeling and what I needed, and I improved all areas of my life using what I learned that day. ” Jeremy Gibson – Poker Detox CFP player

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“I was struggling a lot with the unrelatable nature of being a poker player. When I realized I had no map to the treasure, I decided to get help from Nick. Some of my biggest life and mindset upgrades came from this work. If you have the wisdom to face the things that you are struggling with, I’d highly recommend giving it a chance. ” Cristian P. – Poker Detox CFP player

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“My sessions with Nick were better than any licensed therapist I have seen.

The sessions helped me to overcome obstacles like burnout, self-doubt, and self-criticism. When I would burn out, I would become self-critical. I would become unproductive and trapped inside my own head for days, sometimes months. With Nick’s help I was able to unravel the things that were causing this. There were many instances from childhood, family, coaches, and teachers that caused me to feel like shit, which in turn made me angry, but also there was always a deep feeling of never performing high enough no matter how far or high I climbed. Now I’m more confident with my decisions, I respond better to mistakes, and I am not upset at anyone anymore. ” Izayah T. – Poker Detox CFP player

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” Before getting coached by Nick I had many doubts about my career choice as a poker player. Those doubts always led to excuses and justifications for mistakes. I always had fear and stress during the most important decisions of my sessions.

When I reached out to Nick, his empathy for my confusion dropped my defenses instantly. He showed me how to balance my passion for the game with discipline, integrity, and structure. I came into alignment as a player by working with Nick. ” Anderson Oliveira – Poker Detox CFP MTT player

Check out this clip from the Beyond Poker Podcast, where Nick reveals the #1 mindset skill of todays top high stakes crushers.