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- Poker, bluffing, and lying. 0:00
- Mike Ficara shares stories about playing poker as a child with his family, learning the game and its mathematics, and the importance of bluffing.
- Bluffing in personal and professional life. 1:50
- Mike discusses bluffing as a common phenomenon in various aspects of life, including business and personal goals.
- He struggled academically throughout his education, blaming himself for 60% of his struggles and the educational system for the remaining 40%.
- Bluffing and failing an online exam. 5:41
- Mike failed his last college course after bluffing his way through an online class, despite having a job lined up and feeling successful.
- He took the exam in a proctored room but failed, resulting in him failing the class altogether.
- Honesty, transparency, and accountability in academic settings. 8:05
- Mike emailed the professor to apologize for failing the course and explained his situation, receiving a grade bump to a C.
- The professor showed understanding and empathy, emphasizing the importance of being there for students' needs as an educator.
- Discusses the importance of honesty and transparency in various aspects of life, including marriages, jobs, and friendships.
- He highlights the need to be honest with oneself and forget about bullshitting, instead of constantly trying to cover up or hide the truth.
- The power of forgiveness and opportunity in personal and professional growth. 12:11
- Mike reflects on his luck in getting a job and how he's kept a notebook to remind himself to be compassionate and forgiving towards others.
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