Updated on 21 Feb 26 by
Barry Carter
Poker Expert

Be the hero in your own movie

We start the week, like every week, with some Monday morning motivation for poker and life, today courtesy of Mr Joe Rogan.

We don't believe that watching a motivational video will suddenly make you a great poker player, consistent good habits and a commitment to learning will. However, it is undeniable that a short term boost of inspiration can start a positive snowball effect. 

Every Monday morning at SpinLegends we share a 'Monday Motivation' video to get our players in the right frame of mind. Whether it's poker, chess, sport, business or study, the lessons are always universal, so we want to get you pumped in the same way. 

Today we start with a simple but provocative message from UFC host, comedian and podcasting legend Joe Rogan - be the hero in your own movie. Are you an extra, a bit part or the star of your own life story? A simple reminder to make the most out of every day. 

This message should really resonate when you are hanging around trying to get a min cash in an MTT when you know you should be doing more to build a big stack towards that final table. So be the hero of your own poker movie. 

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Barry Carter is the editor of PokerStrategy.com and the co-author of The Mental Game of Poker 1 & 2, Poker Satellite Strategy, PKO Poker Strategy, Endgame Poker Strategy, GTO Poker Simplified, Mystery Bounty Poker Strategy and Beyond GTO. In 2025, he won the Global Poker Awards for Best Book and Twitter Personality of the Year.