Welcome to Episode 174! In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, we answered an anonymous question from a listener who wants to know how to deal with the let down that can come after doing well in an event.Topics discussed include:

• What post achievement depression is and reasons why it’s so common
• The underlying neurological reasons for a post achievement let-down
• Being aware of social comparison & how it can steal your joy
• Ways to avoid a let-down and enjoy the ride

ResourcesPreorder Gareth’s book The Final Table: https://amzn.to/3ZOjCcV Order Purposeful Practice for Poker: https://amzn.to/41QBGVC Order Positive Poker: https://amzn.to/430foBf Order Peak Poker Performance: https://amzn.to/3GdxZ2KCheck out Dr. Cardner’s Progressive relaxation video (short version): https://youtu.be/pBbuwcFbfFA Dr. Cardner’s < 60 second video with the instructions for tactical breathing: https://youtube.com/shorts/bMfR8nwQdto?feature=share Check out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): 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/pokerprofits Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 173! In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, we discussed Gareth’s study plan/strategy for the upcoming SCOOP series.Topics discussed include:

• What poker immersion can look like and how to implement it
• The best ways to train & study for SCOOP and other events like it
• Avoiding the tactic of “procrasti-planning”
• Ways to train for mindset in addition to just strategy

ResourcesPreorder Gareth’s book The Final Table: https://amzn.to/3ZOjCcV Order Purposeful Practice for Poker: https://amzn.to/41QBGVC Order Positive Poker: https://amzn.to/430foBf Order Peak Poker Performance: https://amzn.to/3GdxZ2KCheck out Dr. Cardner’s Progressive relaxation video (short version): https://youtu.be/pBbuwcFbfFA Dr. Cardner’s < 60 second video with the instructions for tactical breathing: https://youtube.com/shorts/bMfR8nwQdto?feature=share Check out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): 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/pokerprofits Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

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 Larry 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 that will prepare you for large MTTseries (both online and live): 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

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

Welcome to Episode 170! 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 that has been popping off in Tricia’s facebook group abouthow Phil Hellmuth’s antics affect other players - especially recreational ones.Topics discussed include:● How & why Phil uses his personality as a marketing tactic● A couple of hand examples where players targeted Phil and the reasons given were hispast treatment of them personally or other players● Definitions of common psychological terms that get thrown around like narcissism anddelusions● The difference between a superiority complex and an inferiority complex● Why it’s important to keep in mind how another person perceives a situationWant 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 @PokerOnTheMindResourcesPreorder Gareth’s New 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/pBbuwcFbfFA 60 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 that will prepare you for large MTTseries (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Check out Tricia’s on-demand mental game trainings at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Welcome to Episode 169! In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, we talked about Gareth’s recent trip to play live poker. Then we answered a listener question about hand ranges for the final table/stages of a tournament.Topics discussed include: ● An update on the events Gareth played and the one he won at the Dublin Poker Festival● Why final tables are unique and what this means for our starting ranges● How risk premiums affect play● Ways to study for and improve final table playWant us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group!Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLabOr in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMindResourcesPreorder Gareth’s New Book The Final Table: https://amzn.to/3ZOjCcV Order Purposeful Practice for Poker: https://amzn.to/41QBGVC Dr. Cardner’s Progressive relaxation video (short version): https://youtu.be/pBbuwcFbfFA < 60 second video with the instructions for tactical breathing:https://youtube.com/shorts/bMfR8nwQdto?feature=share Check out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ Check out Tricia’s on-demand mental game trainings at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Welcome to Episode 168! In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, we answer a question from Paul who wants to know our opinion on how long someone can expect to play at a high level with good results as he has noticed that there are not too many older players that fit this criteria.Topics discussed include: ● The difference between crystallized and fluid intelligence and the role they play in poker● How to keep your brain healthy● Tips for keeping your mind fit (including suggestions for brain enhancing activities)Want us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLabOr in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMindResourcesMoonwalking with Einstein, by Joshua Foer: https://amzn.to/3YnG3p2 Progressive relaxation video (short version): https://youtu.be/pBbuwcFbfFA <60 second video with the instructions for tactical breathing: https://youtube.com/shorts/bMfR8nwQdto?feature=share Check out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ Check out Tricia’s on-demand mental game trainings at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Welcome to Episode 167! In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak PerformanceMindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. Inthis episode, the hosts answer a question from Gary who wants to know if we think players focustoo much on being balanced in low stakes MTTs versus focusing on fundamentals and using infoto exploit.Topics discussed include:● How understanding GTO can help us decide when and how to exploit weaker players● How to identify and fix your biggest preflop leaks● Tips for deciding which fundamentals to focus on & how to think flexibly when decidingwhat to do● An explanation of Gareth & Tricia’s various training programsWant us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLabOr in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofitsOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMindResourcesProgressive relaxation video (short version): https://youtu.be/pBbuwcFbfFACheck out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTTseries (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Check out Tricia’s mental game trainings at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Welcome to Episode 166! In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak PerformanceMindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. Inthis episode, the hosts answer a question from a listener called Pat who wants to know if heshould change his strategy in response to being tired at the table during live events. Topicsdiscussed include:● The answer to the question of whether or not your strategy when you’re tired● How to identify and respond to the root causes of fatigue● Tips for improving your physiology (eat,move,sleep) so that you can focus for longerperiods of time● How to prepare for live events in advance so that fatigue is less of an issueWant us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLabOr in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofitsOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMindResourcesProgressive relaxation video (short version): https://youtu.be/pBbuwcFbfFACheck out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Check out Tricia’s mental game trainings at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Welcome to Episode 165! In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak PerformanceMindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. Inthis episode, the hosts answer a question from a listener who wants some advice on how toremain calm in big hands especially because his symptoms are so noticeable & uncomfortable.Topics discussed include:● The physiological reasons why it’s likely that arousal will be heightened during big hands● How to quickly calm down using principles of physiology & psychology● Why it’s useful to practice relaxation on a daily basis● How using a process cue can help you calm downWant us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLabOr in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofitsOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMindResourcesProgressive relaxation video (short version): https://youtu.be/pBbuwcFbfFACheck out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTTseries (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Check out Tricia’s mental game trainings at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/