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Aug 2019
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How To Uproot Your Life

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A decade after Elizabeth's family left the U.S. to live in Portugal, they're wondering if it's time to move back. In this episode of How To! we turn to professional poker player, Annie Duke, who treats every decision like it's a bet. She says think of each choice as a wager on your future self. But how do you go all in when you're uncertain about the odds?

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