Episodes

  • Welcome to Episode 193! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. The hosts continue their WSOP/SCOOP prep series in this episode by interviewing world renowned poker professional Daniel Negreanu.

    Topics discussed in this episode include:
    A brief overview of Daniel’s new approach for 2024 & how it’s paying offHow Daniel prepares off the table for WSOPHow he handles the wide range of player types at the WSOPThe factors have helped him stay at the top of his game for so many yearsThe advice that he thinks newer players should ignore and what they should do instead
    Resources
    Follow Daniel on Twitter/X: @RealKidPoker

    How strong is your mental game? Take Dr. Cardner’s Poker Mindset Mastery Assessment and find out!

    Sign up for Gareth’s weekly newsletter On The Button

    Check 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 to use when you’re tilted or stressed: 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/

    Order 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/453miWX


    Want us to answer your poker question?

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    Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

  • Welcome to Episode 192! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. The hosts continue their WSOP/SCOOP prep series in this episode by interviewing poker professional, coach, and podcaster Carlos Welch. Topics discussed in this episode include:

    A brief overview of his journey from recreational to professional poker player & WSOP bracelet winnerHow he determines which events offer the most value at WSOP & other propertiesHow to be a big fish in a small pond and why that’s often the most profitable way to select your eventsWhy WSOP mega-satellites can be profitable & how he adapts his game when playing themResources
    Follow Carlos on Twitter/X: @HipHop101Trivia

    How strong is your mental game? Take Dr. Cardner’s Poker Mindset Mastery Assessment and find out!

    Sign up for Gareth’s weekly newsletter On The Button

    Check 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 to use when you’re tilted or stressed: 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/

    Order 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/453miWX

    Want us to answer your poker question?
    Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMastery

    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

    Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

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  • Welcome to Episode 191! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. The hosts continue their WSOP/SCOOP prep series in this episode by interviewing poker professional, coach, and streamer Bryan Paris. Topics discussed in this episode include:
    What a day in the life of Bryan looks like now that he has a wife and kidsHow he schedules and maintains a consistent playing schedule and study habitHow to put in the work to achieve poker successWhy it’s important to pace yourself mentally in live events & other tips to use when playing long, multiday live eventsResources
    Follow Bryan on Twitter/X: @bparispoker

    How strong is your mental game? Take Dr. Cardner’s Poker Mindset Mastery Assessment and find out!

    Sign up for Gareth’s weekly newsletter On The Button

    Check 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 to use when you’re tilted or stressed: 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/

    Order 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/453miWX

    Want us to answer your poker question?
    Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMastery

    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

    Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

  • Welcome to Episode 190! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. The hosts kick off a WSOP/SCOOP prep series in this episode by interviewing poker professional, coach, and author Dara O’Kearney.

    Topics discussed in this episode include:

    Preparing for live events by optimizing sleep, diet, and other lifestyle factorsAn exploration of WSOP milestone satellites and how they differ from a regular satelliteThe importance of consolidating your learning and applying what you’ve learned at the tablesHow to look for specific mistakes to exploit
    Resources

    Dara’s Books: GTO Poker Simplified; Poker Satellite Strategy; Beyond GTO: Poker Exploits Simplified

    How strong is your mental game? Take Dr. Cardner’s Poker Mindset Mastery Assessment and find out!

    Sign up for Gareth’s weekly newsletter On The Button

    Check 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 to use when you’re tilted or stressed: 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/

    Order 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/453miWX

    Want us to answer your poker question?
    Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMastery

    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

    Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

  • Welcome to Episode 189! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts continue their exploration of high-performance poker with a specific focus on “bouncebackability” also known as the art of resilience. Topics discussed in this episode include:

    A deep dive into the research on resilienceThe research findings regarding the ability to bounce “forward.”The importance of post-traumatic growth to improving and feeling goodHow learning from your mistakes can help you be more resilient


    Resources
    How strong is your mental game? Take Dr. Cardner’s Poker Mindset Mastery Assessment and find out!
    Sign up for Gareth’s weekly newsletter On The Button
    Check 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/

    Order 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/453miWX

    Want us to answer your poker question?
    Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMastery
    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits
    Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

  • Welcome to Episode 188! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts continue their exploration of high-performance poker with a specific focus on high-performance physiology. Topics discussed in this episode include:
    A deep dive into the most critical physiological aspects of high performance: sleep, diet and exerciseThe research findings regarding the differences in sleep totals between experts and amateursHow sleep helps with memory consolidationTypes of foods/diets that are recommended for high performance


    Resources

    Light Therapy Lamp

    Sunrise Alarm Clock

    How strong is your mental game? Take Dr. Cardner’s Poker Mindset Mastery Assessment and find out!

    Sign up for Gareth’s weekly newsletter On The Button

    Check 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/

    Order 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/453miWX

    Want us to answer your poker question?
    Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMastery

    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

  • Welcome to Episode 187! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts continue their exploration of high-performance poker with a specific focus on knowing your Achilles heel and developing strategies for dealing with it. Topics discussed in this episode include:
    A deep dive into the most common Achilles heel: procrastinationHow task-aversion leads to negative emotionsThe role rumination, avoidance, emotion-driven behavior, and self-criticism play in tilt and procrastinationThe difference between destructive and constructive thinking
    Resources
    How strong is your mental game? Take Dr. Cardner’s Poker Mindset Mastery Assessment and find out!

    Sign up for Gareth’s weekly newsletter On The Button

    Check 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 The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

    Order 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/453miWX

    Want us to answer your poker question?
    Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMastery

    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

    Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

  • Welcome to Episode 186! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts continue their exploration of high-performance poker with a specific focus on developing the right mindset. Topics discussed in this episode include:

    The difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset & how they relate to developing a high-performance mindsetHow to use mental contrasting to avoid being overly optimistic when creating your goalsThe role learned optimism plays in peak performanceWhy being results-oriented can lead to anxiety and choking and what to do instead

    Resources

    How strong is your mental game? Take my Poker Mindset Mastery Assessment and find out!

    Sign up for Gareth’s weekly newsletter On The Button

    Check 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/


    Order 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/453miWX
    Carol Dweck’s Mindset book: https://amzn.to/3U4PbiJ
    Piers Steele’s book The Procrastination Equation: https://amzn.to/4bc2Mv0
    Learned Optimism: https://amzn.to/3tVNvh2

    Want us to answer your poker question?
    Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMastery

    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

    Or Tweet (X) us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

  • Welcome to Episode 185! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts continue their exploration of high-performance poker with a specific focus on winning systems and habits. Topics discussed in this episode include:

    The power of atomic habits & the 4 laws of behavior changeHow to use implementation intentions and temptation bundling to make it easier to create and stick to high performance habitsThe importance of systematizing the peak performance cycle


    Resources

    Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/4aPtYiT

    The Procrastination Equation:https://amzn.to/3TSY5zN

    The 12 Week Year: https://amzn.to/47ykUfB

    Order 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/453miWX

    How strong is your mental game? Take Dr. Cardner’s Poker Mental Mastery Assessment and find out!

    Check 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.drtriciacardner.com/

    Want us to answer your poker question?
    Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMastery
    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

  • Welcome to Episode 184! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts explain that they are going to serialize the podcast into themes. This first theme is going to be around designing for and achieving high poker performance. Topics discussed include:

    What high-performance poker is and how to best achieve itHow to use commitment and motivation to increase your odds of successThe importance of knowing and understanding the motivation equationWhat the high-performance cycle looks like and how to use it to improve your game

    Resources

    The Procrastination Equation:https://amzn.to/3TSY5zN

    The 12-Week Year: https://amzn.to/47ykUfB

    Order 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/453miWX

    How strong is your mental game? Take Dr. Cardner’s Poker Mental Mastery Assessment and find out!

    Check 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 training at: https://www.drtriciacardner.com/
    Want us to answer your poker question?

    Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMastery

    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

    Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

  • Welcome to Episode 183! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts discuss a question sent in by Georgina who wanted our advice on maximizing her study. Topics discussed include:
    Things to think about when studying for MTTs in particularHow to determine the best areas to put your attention onThe importance of an accountability group & peer supportHow to use the Feynmann Technique to enhance learningResources
    Order 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/453miWX

    Check 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 training at: https://www.drtriciacardner.com/

    Want us to answer your poker question?
    Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMastery

    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

    Or Tweet (X) us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

  • Welcome to Episode 182! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts discuss a question sent in by Barry who wanted our advice on managing his emotions at the table - and specifically about berating players via the chatbox. Topics discussed include:
    Why awareness is the first step in managing emotionsBeing aware of the “shoulds” and entitlementFocusing on the process, not the resultsWhy insight does not lead to behavioral changeResources:

    Order 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/453miWX

    Check 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.drtriciacardner.com/

    Want us to answer your poker question?
    Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMastery

    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits
    Or Tweet (X) us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

  • Welcome to Episode 181! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts discuss a question sent in by Matt who wanted our advice on managing a downswing early on one’s poker career. Topics discussed include:

    Being able to assess ability and separate that from your resultsHow to manage your thoughts, feelings, and responses to get the results you wantThe difference between our feelings of a situation and the facts of the situationThe importance of being resilient so you can keep goingResources:

    Order 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/453miWX

    Check 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/

    Sign up for Tricia's Mindset Matters Newsletter at: https://www.drtriciacardner.com/

    Want us to answer your poker question?

    Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMastery

    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

    Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @gazelligpoker @PokerOnTheMind

  • Welcome to Episode 180! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts discuss a Twitter comment by Lewis who asked about the mental game leaks associated with losing a good chunk of his bankroll in one weekend. Topics discussed include:

    Determining what is a good value MTTHow to manage your roll so you don’t run out of moneyThe difference between a budget and a bankrollThe mental barriers to poker successResources
    Order 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/453miWX

    Check 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/

    Sign up for Tricia's Mindset Matters Newsletter: https://www.drtriciacardner.com/

    Want us to answer your poker question?
    Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMastery

    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

    Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @gazelligpoker @PokerOnTheMind

  • Welcome to Episode 179! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answer a question from Armin which is “How do I memorize preflop ranges?”

    Topics discussed include:
    The difference between memorizing and truly learningHow to study so you learn the “why” behind your actionsWhy you must strengthen your theoretical basis in order to excel at pokerWhy you need logic


    Resources

    Preorder 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/453miWX


    Check 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/

    Sign up for Tricia's weekly newsletter Mindset Matters: https://www.drtriciacardner.com/


    Want us to answer your poker question?
    Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMastery

    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

    Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

  • Welcome to Episode 178! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, Gareth makes a big announcement and then the hosts answer a listener question about how to focus when there is so much to study and limited time and ADHD tendencies.

    Topics discussed include:

    The ADHD traits that can make study challengingWays to prioritize study materialsProductivity strategies including: time blocking, priority pyramids, the 80/20 rule and pomodorosSeveral book recommendations with a bit of discussion about each.
    Books mentioned in this episode:

    Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3qOnRJs
    Deep Work: https://amzn.to/3qO0kZ6
    Digital Minimalism: https://amzn.to/45ttpIz


    Resources:

    Preorder 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/453miWX

    Check 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/

    Sign up for Tricia’s Mindset Matters Newsletter: https://www.drtriciacardner.com/

    Want us to answer your poker question?
    Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMastery

    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

    Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind


  • Welcome to Episode 177! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr.
    Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy &amp; mindset. In this episode, the hosts go back in time and talk about Tricia’s WSOP 2023!

    Topics discussed include:
    The payouts and how heavily weighted the WSOP payouts areThe physical layout of the WSOP along with info on how long it can take to move roomsWhy you must win your flips to do well at WSOP (and any MTT really!)Food recommendations &amp; catching up with old friends
    Resources
    Preorder 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/453miWX

    Check 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 which 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/PokerMindsetMastery

    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

    Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

  • Welcome to Episode 176! 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, the hosts discussed their recent poker escapades including Gareth’s time playing SCOOP and Tricia’s recent visit to The Lodge. Topics discussed include:

    The role of variance in results and how it can be hard to tell if it was just bad luck or if poor play was to blameWhether or not Hendon Mob results are an accurate representation of how good & profitable a player isWhy mental game work is never one and done and why mental toughness is paramount to long-term successResources


    Preorder 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/3GdxZ2K

    Check 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/PokerMindsetMastery

    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

    Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

  • Welcome to Episode 175! 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 a question from several listeners who want to know how to deal with being discouraged and de-motivated by the long journey to becoming a pro (or semi-pro). Topics discussed include:

    The importance of your ideal self and your real self matching upHabits to develop and optimized identityBeing aware of hedonic adaptation and the role it can play in motivationWays to avoid a bankroll crash (and how to plan for the economics of a transition to full-time poker)Resources


    Preorder 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/3GdxZ2K

    Check 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/PokerMindsetMastery

    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

    Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

  • 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 commonThe underlying neurological reasons for a post achievement let-downBeing aware of social comparison & how it can steal your joyWays to avoid a let-down and enjoy the rideResources

    Preorder 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/3GdxZ2K

    Check 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/PokerMindsetMastery

    Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

    Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind