Welcome to Episode 172! In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak PerformanceMindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. Inthis episode, we discussed a question from Russell who wants to go pro but who suffers fromprocrastination specifically related to studying.Topics discussed include:● The psychological reasons why we procrastinate including fear of failure, fear ofuncertainty, fear of looking stupid and fear of success● The best ways to train & learn using active strategies● Planning study using the 80/20 rule● Ways to reduce self-sabotaging behaviors (procrastination, perfectionism, complacency)● Why it’s important not to lose perspective & to never give upResourcesPreorder Gareth’s book The Final Table: https://amzn.to/3ZOjCcVOrder Purposeful Practice for Poker: https://amzn.to/41QBGVCDr. Cardner’s Progressive relaxation video (short version): https://youtu.be/pBbuwcFbfFA60 second video with the instructions for tactical breathing: https://youtube.com/shorts/bMfR8nwQdto?feature=shareCheck out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Check out Tricia’s on-demand mental game trainings at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/Want us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryOr in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofitsOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind