Annie Duke

Be a better poker player

Poker combines mathematics, psychology, and strategic thinking in ways few games can match, making it an excellent training ground for decision-making under uncertainty. This learning plan is designed for anyone looking to move beyond casual play—whether you're a recreational player tired of losing to friends, an aspiring professional seeking systematic improvement, or a strategic thinker drawn to the game's intellectual depth.

Strategies for poker

This learning plan bridges the gap between casual play and professional mastery by combining mathematical precision with psychological insight. It is ideal for aspiring players looking to transform their game from intuition-based to a data-driven, strategic powerhouse.

Chess, productivity, strategy, and philosophy

This plan bridges the gap between competitive logic and personal growth, offering a unique framework for high-level decision-making. It is ideal for professionals and strategists looking to enhance their mental clarity and systematic productivity through the lens of chess and philosophy.

Decision making quickly and effectively in all settings for work and life when bombarded with in the spot decisions with a multitude of options and impact.

In today's fast-paced world, we're constantly bombarded with decisions that require immediate attention. This learning plan equips professionals and individuals with proven techniques to make better decisions quickly, even under pressure, reducing decision fatigue and improving outcomes in both work and personal life.

Understand & influence human decision-making

In an era of information overload, understanding the hidden mechanics of the mind is a critical competitive advantage. This plan is ideal for leaders, marketers, and designers looking to leverage behavioral science to drive better results and ethical engagement.

Chess

Chess is one of humanity's most enduring games of strategy, offering cognitive benefits that extend far beyond the board including improved problem-solving, pattern recognition, and decision-making under pressure. This comprehensive learning path is designed for anyone seeking to move beyond casual play—whether you're a complete beginner wanting to build a solid foundation, an intermediate player looking to break through plateaus, or an advanced player pursuing mastery through structured training and mental game development.

Game theory

Game theory provides a powerful analytical framework for understanding strategic decision-making in competitive and cooperative environments, from business negotiations to market competition. This learning plan is essential for business professionals, strategists, entrepreneurs, and anyone who needs to make strategic decisions involving multiple stakeholders with potentially conflicting interests. By mastering these concepts, you'll gain a significant advantage in anticipating behavior, optimizing outcomes, and navigating complex strategic situations across professional and personal contexts.

Study behavioral economics

Behavioral economics bridges psychology and economics to explain how people actually make decisions, rather than how traditional theory assumes they should. This learning plan is essential for professionals in marketing, policy, finance, product design, and management who need to understand and influence human behavior. It's equally valuable for anyone seeking to make better personal decisions by understanding their own cognitive biases.