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 challenging
• Ways to prioritize study materials
• Productivity strategies including: time blocking, priority pyramids, the 80/20 rule and pomodoros
• Several 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/

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