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 resilience
• The research findings regarding the ability to bounce “forward.”
• The importance of post-traumatic growth to improving and feeling good
• How 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!
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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/

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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 exercise
• The research findings regarding the differences in sleep totals between experts and amateurs
• How sleep helps with memory consolidation
• Types of foods/diets that are recommended for high performance

Resources

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Sunrise Alarm Clock

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

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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
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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: procrastination
• How task-aversion leads to negative emotions
• The role rumination, avoidance, emotion-driven behavior, and self-criticism play in tilt and procrastination
• The 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

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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 mindset
• How to use mental contrasting to avoid being overly optimistic when creating your goals
• The role learned optimism plays in peak performance
• Why 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/


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Order Positive Poker: https://amzn.to/430foBf
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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

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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 change
• How to use implementation intentions and temptation bundling to make it easier to create and stick to high performance habits
• The 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/

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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 it
• How to use commitment and motivation to increase your odds of success
• The importance of knowing and understanding the motivation equation
• What 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?

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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 particular
• How to determine the best areas to put your attention on
• The importance of an accountability group & peer support
• How to use the Feynmann Technique to enhance learning

Resources
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?
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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 emotions
• Being aware of the “shoulds” and entitlement
• Focusing on the process, not the results
• Why insight does not lead to behavioral change

Resources:

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?
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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 results
• How to manage your thoughts, feelings, and responses to get the results you want
• The difference between our feelings of a situation and the facts of the situation
• The importance of being resilient so you can keep going

Resources:

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

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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 MTT
• How to manage your roll so you don’t run out of money
• The difference between a budget and a bankroll
• The mental barriers to poker success

Resources
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