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Gary is the creator of PathwayToHappiness.com, an interactive website with lessons for changing beliefs that drive negative thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.

In 1994, due to his unhappiness with work and emotional drama in his relationships, Gary became motivated to learn about how his beliefs affected his emotions and decision making. He studied extensively with Don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements and other best-selling books.

Gary realized that with a proper approach, he could gain greater control over his mind and emotions. The key was unlocking the unconscious beliefs that were running his mind and emotions. With that, he could reclaim power over his mind.  With practice, he developed the freedom to choose the peace and happiness he was seeking.

Educated and experienced as an engineer, Gary brings a common sense approach to changing beliefs, emotions, mindfulness, and living in greater happiness.

Since 2001 Gary has been teaching, leading retreats and coaching individual clients so they can live happier lives. His methods are not limited to a particular philosophy or approach, but are based on careful observation and getting practical results.

You can  Gary's work through his book MindWorks or at his website PathwayToHappiness.com, which has extensive material and online courses for changing beliefs, emotions, and creating better relationships.

♠ The one you have all been waiting for. Lee Davy caught up with Tom Dwan during Triton Montenegro 2019 to talk with 'Durrrr' about his journey from his humble $50 beginnings to the icon he is today.

♠ In this episode of I Am High Stakes Poker, Lee Davy speaks to David Benefield. Previously named 'The Raptor', David started playing online... steadily climbing the poker ranks to the High Stakes tournaments he is in today.

♠ Timothy Adams has been around the poker scene for a while, but recently the Canadian has been on red hot form... the biggest score being the Triton Jeju 2019 NLH Main Event for $US 3.5m.

♠ When we think about Siberia, the last thing we think about are the kings of online poker... but there is one that wears the crown from that neck of the woods.. the one on only Timofey 'Trueteller' Kuznetsov.

♠ In this episode of I Am High Stakes Poker, Lee Davy caught up with German ace Steffen Sontheimer discussing his childhood, emotions, and having no interest in becoming what Daniel Negreanu labelled him as, which was the best NLHE player in the world.

Hugh Byrne is sn expert and author in the field of mindfulness and positive habit change, a senior teacher with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW) and Garrison Institute’s Contemplative-Based Resilience (CBR) for humanitarian aid workers responding to refugee crisis across the Middle East, Hugh’s mindfulness and meditation offerings are driven by the vision of helping people shift from autopilot toward behaviours that create greater happiness and freedom of the heart.

Hugh has been practising, teaching and guiding training, workshops and intensive retreats for 20 years within the U.S. and internationally. Hugh is trained in, and teaches, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and mind-body somatic experiencing approach to healing. Hugh also has a law degree from London University and a PhD from UCLA and worked for more than two decades in the field of human rights and social justice.

Today we spoke to Melanie Joy, is a Harvard-educated psychologist, international speaker, and organizational and relationship coach. She is the author of four other books, including the award-winning Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism and Getting Relationships Right: How to Build Resilience and Thrive in Life, Love, and Work.

Melanie can help you improve your poker game by mastering Relational Literacy, putting you ahead of your competition.

In our new series called On the Button, Lee Davy talks to the biggest names in the self-improvement coaching field from mindset to fitness. The series aims to help poker players grasp key concepts that will improve their poker game indirectly.

Today we spoke to Elliot Roe, the Co-founder and Voice of the mindset coaching app Primed Mind. Primed Mind utilizes meditation, hypnotherapy, and mindset coaching to help users unlock their full potential.

♣️ Steve O'Dwyer is one of the best poker players in the world, having consistently been in the Global Poker Index's top 20 for the past 5 years. Last summer in Montenegro, Lee Davy caught up with the American, asking him about his drives, motivations, and keys to success.

♦ In this in-depth episode of I Am High Stakes Poker, Lee Davy talks to Mexican poker ace JC Alvarado, discussing how he got into poker, his passion for football and martial arts, and even how he overcame a gambling addiction when younger.

♣️ Rui Cao moved to France when he was just a kid, and despite his struggles and obstacles growing up with the language and culture, the Chinese-born ace has become one of most well known high stakes poker stars.

♣️ Jean-Robert Bellande is one of the most beloved members of the high stakes poker community. Bellande's fame exploded when he was a contestant on the fifteenth season of Survivor: Survivor China. Here he talks about playing the highest stakes without a bankroll, his background, and his purpose in life.

♠ PartyPoker's Rob Yong sat down with Lee Davy in this incredible I Am High Stakes Poker episode, discussing his driving force to success, playing the highest stake cash games and his 10 golden rules for life.

♠ Igor Kurganov has been in the high stakes poker scene for over a decade, winning several titles and over $USD 18m in lifetime earnings. Yet he still had the time to help co-found a charitable organisation in Raising for Effective Giving (REG).

♣️ Daniel Cates is one of the most well-known poker stars in the world, both online and live. During Triton Montenegro Lee Davy got the chance to sit down with the Jungleman to talk about his life story and the values that guided him in life to get him to where he is today.

♠ Next on I Am High Stakes Poker is Daniel Dvoress, one of the most consistent performers on the high roller poker scene amassing no less than $15.2million (at the time of writing) in live tournament earnings. Lee Davy once again sits down to talk about how the Canadian got to where he is today.

♠ The word legend is thrown around too frivolously, but with 8 WSOP bracelets and almost $38million in lifetime earnings... Erik Seidel definitely deserves that title.

♠️ Today on I Am High Stakes Poker, we talked to Jason Koon. The American has always been in the periphery of the world's biggest games, but in 2016 something clicked... and Jason was making millions. We discuss his backstory, his future, and the strategies he developed in life to make him one of the best poker players in the world today.