“PHIL, YOU NEED TO HYPE THIS UP.” That’s what my marketing team keeps telling me. They’re talking about the ​Beyond the Game Summit​ — my 3-day in-person coaching event that kicks off in 3 weeks. And yes, this is the part where I’m supposed to start selling it. (Full disclosure: About 60% of seats are already taken, and the early bird pricing closes soon.) But the truth is, I’m hesitant to promise anyone life-changing results. I know the Summit will be exactly that for some. I’m confident many more will walk away having gotten far more than their money’s worth — whether it’s leaving with a firm sense of direction, forging connections that open doors long after Vegas, playing with renewed focus and emotional resilience, or finally tapping into their full potential. Still, I get uncomfortable listing outcomes like that. Not because they’re not real — I’ve seen them happen — but because they don’t come with a guarantee. And I don’t believe they should be sold like one. For some, the Summit might be a quiet nudge in the right direction. For others, it could flip a switch they didn’t know was there — and end up being truly career-changing. I know, because that’s what happened to me. *** It was 2019. I was drowning in work, trying to keep struggling businesses afloat, raising a 6‑month‑old son, and I’d lost my edge in high‑stakes poker. I was worried the game had passed me by while life pulled me in other directions. Then one of my coaches — ​Elliot Roe​ — invited me to a mastermind event, where one moment — one conversation — changed the course of my career. I showed up expecting to fix a business problem. Instead, I heard something that set me on a completely different, and much better, path. Someone said: “Phil, you are miserable when you talk about operating your business, and you light up when you talk about playing poker.” I looked around and saw everyone nodding in agreement. “Why not let others run your business while you focus on what you do best — playing the game on big stages?” That’s when I realized I’d been using business as an excuse. Deep down, I was afraid. I wasn’t sure I could study and compete in the solver era. I’m not going to break down everything we discussed at Elliot’s event — some things are better experienced than explained — but I’ll fast-forward to what happened next: I picked up a solver. I started studying. Fueled by the love of poker that others in the room had seen in me, I faced my fear. It wasn’t easy — the learning curve was steep — but I loved it. I launched the ​Galfond Challenge​ to push myself and prove I still had what it took. And every win wasn’t just about the money. It was about reclaiming my confidence, and my identity, as a high-stakes pro. Honestly, it’s the accomplishment I’m most proud of in my poker career: showing up in the post-solver era and proving to myself that I still belonged. I could never have done it without focusing on the parts of my game that go beyond strategy. And that's exactly why I created the summit. *** What does it really take to perform at the highest level? That’s the question my summit​ was built to answer — by helping you get clear on who you are as a player, where you’re headed, and what’s been holding you back. You’ll learn strategies to improve your decision-making under pressure and stay sharp when every hand counts. I’ve brought in a stacked lineup of experts — including some of the world’s top players and the mindset coaches who helped me transform my own game. We’ll even hold a fireside chat where my measly three WSOP bracelets are just a drop in the bucket — the four of us collectively hold 22 WSOP titles! And yes, there will be a few surprises, too. *** Every time I’ve attended an event like this, I’ve left with much more than my money’s worth. That’s what I want for everyone who joins us in Vegas, and that’s why this isn’t just a one-off summit. It includes six weeks of follow-up coaching calls as a bonus to provide continued support. Because I’ve experienced firsthand how much impact one event — followed by the right kind of guidance — can have. I don’t know if my marketing team will be thrilled with this pitch, but it’s the best I can do 🙂 If you’d like to join me in Vegas, know that spots are limited, and early bird pricing ends in 120 hours! ​Read more and reserve your spot here: philgalfond.com/summit