Poker On The Mind Podcast

Voice Note #3: Leo Margets at the WSOP 2025 Main Event Final Table: Why It Matters More Than You Think

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:38:39 +0000

In this solo voice note, Dr. Tricia shares her thoughts on one of the biggest stories in modern poker history—Leo Margets making the final table of the 2025 WSOP Main Event. Tricia breaks down why this milestone matters far beyond the headline and explores the deeper psychological impact of:

Representation and identity in poker
Long-term resilience and performance
How moments like this shape the future of the game
What you can learn from Leo’s composure and mindset

Mental Game Resources:
🧠 Feeling the pressure lately?
Grab the free Tilt Recovery Toolkit to reset fast and play your best—even when emotions run high: https://www.drtriciacardner.com/tilt-recovery

🎯 Want to know how strong your mental game really is?
Take the free Mental Game Strength Quiz:
drtriciacardner.com/quiz

💰 Thinking about transitioning to cash games?
Start with the MTT to Cash Diagnostic:
drtriciacardner.com/cashquiz

🗣️ Have a question you'd like us to cover? Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group:
👉 Poker Mindset Mastery

Or in Gareth’s group:
👉 Poker Profits

Or tweet us:
@drtriciacardner | @MTTpokerschool | @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 196 - WSOP Reality Check: What Most Players Get Wrong

Thu, 15 May 2025 18:59:13 +0000

In this episode, Gareth and Tricia tackle a timely listener question: What do most players get wrong when preparing for the World Series of Poker (WSOP)? If you’re gearing up for the WSOP (or any major poker series) and want to avoid common pitfalls, this conversation is for you. They discuss:

Why tying your self-worth to poker results is so dangerous: How linking your identity to wins and losses leads to emotional swings and burnout – and ways to keep your confidence steady regardless of outcomes.
The power of consistent routines: How solid pre-game rituals, in-game reset techniques, and post-game reviews keep you focused and mentally sharp throughout a long series like the WSOP.
Process orientation vs. outcome obsession: Why a process-focused mindset beats fixating on results (especially when around 85% of the field won’t even cash), and how focusing on what you can control leads to better long-term performance.
The danger of last-minute overhauls: Why the week before the WSOP is not the time to reinvent your entire game or make frantic strategic changes. Avoid the urge to “fix” your strategy due to a recent downswing – stick with what you’ve practiced and trust your preparation.
Sleep, nutrition, and recovery as secret weapons: How neglecting basic self-care can sabotage your performance. Gareth and Tricia emphasize prioritizing quality sleep, good nutrition, and rest days, and explain why trying to play every event (or partying every night) on minimal rest often backfires.
Smart bankroll management and scheduling: Planning out your WSOP events and budget ahead of time. Learn why it’s wise to sell action and set a realistic schedule so you don’t run out of funds or stress about money halfway through the series. (The last thing you want is to blow your entire bankroll before the Main Event!)
Handling tilt and emotional swings: Evidence-based techniques to stay composed when variance hits hard. They share how acceptance strategies, 6-2-7 breathing exercises, and the “second dart” technique can help you regulate emotions, avoid tilt, and recover quickly from bad beats or bustouts.

Recommended Resources:

Purposeful Practice for Poker: https://amzn.to/41QBGVC
Download Tricia’s Free Tilt Recovery Toolkit (cheat sheet + audio guide) – https://drtriciacardner.com/tilt-recovery
Mental Game Quiz: Take Tricia’s Mental Game Strength Quiz – https://drtriciacardner.com/quiz
Gareth’s Newsletter: Subscribe to Gareth’s weekly poker newsletter “On The Button” – https://mttpokerschool.com/newsletter

Want us to answer your poker question?
Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group (Poker Mindset Mastery Lab) – join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or join Gareth’s private Facebook group (MTT Poker School Poker Profits) here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits.

You can also tweet your questions to @drtriciacardner, @MTTpokerschool, or @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 195 - Play Poker Or Focus On Family?

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:10:17 +0000

In this episode, Gareth and Tricia dive into a powerful listener question from Martin—a poker player with ADHD—who’s struggling to find motivation and structure for his study and play routines. If you've ever wrestled with procrastination, guilt, or balancing poker with real-life responsibilities, this conversation is for you. They explore:

Why tight deadlines help some players (especially those with ADHD) hyperfocus
Parkinson’s Law and how it impacts poker study and productivity
How dopamine dysregulation influences motivation and attention
Gamified study tips like “poker sprints” and “beat-the-clock” sessions
The power of body doubling, study groups, and external accountability
Why guilt and perfectionism may be the real blockers—and how to reframe your mindset
Finding the right balance between poker, work, and family life (and why it’s okay for that balance to shift over time)

Whether you have ADHD or not, this episode is full of actionable insights on how to design a routine that works for your brain—and your life.

📚 Recommended Resources:

Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James

Take Tricia’s free Mental Game Strength Quiz:
https://drtriciacardner.com/quiz

Looking to add cash games to your repertoire?
Take the MTT to Cash Diagnostic:
https://drtriciacardner.com/cashquiz

Sign up for Gareth’s free 5-day email course:
“How to Build Your First 10K Bankroll”
https://mttpokerschool.com/free-course

Want us to answer your poker question?

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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Voice Note #2: Why Phil Hellmuth Says the Main Event Is “Too Tough”

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 21:57:57 +0000

In this solo voice note, Dr. Tricia Cardner breaks down Phil Hellmuth’s recent announcement that he’s skipping the 2025 WSOP Main Event—claiming it’s become too much of a mental grind.

Is the Main Event really an endurance test now?
What role does mental stamina play in long tournaments?
How can you prepare to go deep when the pressure is on?

Tricia shares insights from performance psychology, discusses the impact of aging on decision-making, and gives practical tips to help you build your mental endurance at the table.

Mental Game Resources:
🧠 Want to know how strong your mental game really is?
Take the free Mental Game Strength Quiz:
drtriciacardner.com/quiz

💰 Thinking about adding cash games to your repertoire?
Take the free MTT to Cash Diagnostic:
drtriciacardner.com/cashquiz

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

Voice Note #1: What Do You Think About This Idea?

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 14:04:45 +0000

Are you into this idea? Comment on Spotify or tag @gazelligpoker or @drtriciacardner on X and let us know.

Episode 194 - Transitioning from MTTs to Cash Games

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:50:43 +0000

Poker on the Mind - Episode 194: Transitioning from MTTs to Cash Games with Gareth James & Dr. Tricia Cardner

💡 Main Topic: Transitioning from MTTs to Cash Games

Listener question from Alex:
"I'm grinding mid-stakes MTTs but struggling to adjust to the open-ended nature of cash games. How can I adapt my mindset and study habits?"

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Mindset Shifts:
- MTTs have clear structure and end goals; cash games are open-ended.
- Focus on process goals (hands played, time blocks) rather than outcomes.
- Redefine success as consistently making +EV decisions, not session results.
Study Tips:
- Prioritize deep-stack strategies, as cash games typically run 100BB+.
- Practice Raise First In and Big Blind Defense with tools like DTO or GTO Wizard.
- Study common flop textures and develop strategies for frequent board types.
- Active learning beats passive study: Drill hands, take notes, and revisit concepts.
Emotional Resilience:
- Cash players need strong mental toughness to handle reloading after losses.
- Implement stop-loss rules if tilt becomes an issue, but bankroll should be the main determinant.
- Be mindful of cognitive biases, like negativity bias and gambler’s fallacy.
Execution & Adjustment:
- It's not enough to know strategy—you must execute it consistently under pressure.
- Adjust based on player types: Identify tendencies and exploit them accordingly.
- Use hand reviews to spot leaks and tailor future study.
Practical Tips for Transitioning:
- Start at manageable stakes (e.g., $1/$2 live or 10NL online).
- Experiment with formats (6-max, full ring, heads-up) to find what suits you best.
- Set clear session goals (hands played, hours logged) to stay focused.

📚 Recommended Resources:

Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James
MTT to Cash Transition Diagnostic: Assess your strengths, weaknesses, and next steps for a smoother switch.
PrimeDope Variance Calculator for understanding long-term expectations

💌 Stay Connected:

🎯 Mental Game Quiz: How strong is your mindset? Take the quiz at drtriciacardner.com/quiz
📨 On the Button Newsletter: Join Gareth’s weekly tournament tips at mttpokerschool.com/newsletter
💰 A FREE, 5-day email course breaking down everything you need to build rock solid fundamentals, study tournament poker effectively, confidently move up in stakes, and develop the right mindset for long-term success: mttpokerschool.com/free-course

Want us to answer your poker question?

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Episode 193 - Daniel Negreanu on His 2024 Approach, His WSOP Prep and Why Presence is So Important in Poker

Fri, 31 May 2024 12:13:00 +0000

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 off
How Daniel prepares off the table for WSOP
How he handles the wide range of player types at the WSOP
The factors have helped him stay at the top of his game for so many years
The 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

Episode 192 - Carlos Welch on How To Be A Big Fish in a Small Pond

Fri, 24 May 2024 05:00:04 +0000

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 winner
How he determines which events offer the most value at WSOP & other properties
How to be a big fish in a small pond and why that’s often the most profitable way to select your events
Why WSOP mega-satellites can be profitable & how he adapts his game when playing them

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

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 191 - Bryan Paris on How to Outwork the Lazy Players, Rebuilding His Foundations and Balancing Poker And Family Life

Sat, 11 May 2024 16:20:39 +0000

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 kids
How he schedules and maintains a consistent playing schedule and study habit
How to put in the work to achieve poker success
Why it’s important to pace yourself mentally in live events & other tips to use when playing long, multiday live events

Resources
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

Episode 190 - Dara O'Kearney on Beyond GTO, Milestone Satellites & Preparing for SCOOP & the WSOP

Fri, 03 May 2024 11:54:37 +0000

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 factors
An exploration of WSOP milestone satellites and how they differ from a regular satellite
The importance of consolidating your learning and applying what you’ve learned at the tables
How 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

Episode 189 - High Performance Poker: Chapter 6 - The Art of Bouncebackability

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 23:14:48 +0000

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!
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

Episode 188 - High Performance Poker: Chapter 5 - High Performance Physiology

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:01:48 +0000

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

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

Episode 187 - High Performance Poker: Chapter 4 - Knowing Your Achilles Heel

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:45:01 +0000

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

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

Episode 186 - High-Performance Poker: Chapter 3 - Developing The Right Mindset

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:45:01 +0000

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/

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

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

Episode 185 - High Performance Poker: Chapter 2 - Winning Habits & Systems

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:04:17 +0000

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/

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

Episode 184 - High Performance Poker: Chapter 1 - The Peak Poker Performance Cycle

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:44:45 +0000

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?

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

Episode 183 - How to Maximize Your Study

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:25:01 +0000

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?
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

Episode 182 - Don't Tap The Glass

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:05:02 +0000

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?
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

Episode 181 - Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 06:00:03 +0000

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

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

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @gazelligpoker @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 180 - Bankroll, Budgets and Taking Your Own Action

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:31:47 +0000

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

Episode 179 - Stop Memorizing & Get Logical

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:15:02 +0000

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 learning
How to study so you learn the “why” behind your actions
Why you must strengthen your theoretical basis in order to excel at poker
Why 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

Episode 178 - Planning Your Study When You're Overwhelmed & Short On Time

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:15:02 +0000

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/

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

Episode 177 - 2023 WSOP Recap

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 03:15:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 177! 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 go back in time and talk about Tricia’s WSOP 2023!

Topics discussed include:

The payouts and how heavily weighted the WSOP payouts are
The physical layout of the WSOP along with info on how long it can take to move rooms
Why you must win your flips to do well at WSOP (and any MTT really!)
Food recommendations & 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

Episode 176 - Is This Card Distribution Or Do I Suck?

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 10:12:48 +0000

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 blame
Whether or not Hendon Mob results are an accurate representation of how good & profitable a player is
Why mental game work is never one and done and why mental toughness is paramount to long-term success

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

Episode 175 - A Big Bink Doesn't Always Lead To Great Things

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:04:46 +0000

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 up
Habits to develop and optimized identity
Being aware of hedonic adaptation and the role it can play in motivation
Ways to avoid a bankroll crash (and how to plan for the economics of a transition to full-time poker)

Episode 174 - Happy Is Now Or Never

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 07:58:24 +0000

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

Episode 173 - Poker Immersion?

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 05:00:02 +0000

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

Episode 172 - 80:20

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 15:01:58 +0000

Welcome to Episode 172! 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 a question from Larry who wants to go pro but who suffers from
procrastination specifically related to studying.

Topics discussed include:

● The psychological reasons why we procrastinate including fear of failure, fear of
uncertainty, 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 up

Resources

Preorder Gareth’s 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/

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

Episode 171 - Crack The Code!

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 06:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 172! 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 a question from Russell who wants to go pro but who suffers from
procrastination specifically related to studying.

Topics discussed include:

● The psychological reasons why we procrastinate including fear of failure, fear of
uncertainty, 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 up

Resources

Preorder Gareth’s 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: 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

Episode 170 - Superiority/Inferiority Complex

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 06:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 170! 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 a question that has been popping off in Tricia’s facebook group about
how 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 his
past treatment of them personally or other players
● Definitions of common psychological terms that get thrown around like narcissism and
delusions
● The difference between a superiority complex and an inferiority complex
● Why it’s important to keep in mind how another person perceives a situation

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

Resources

Preorder 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/

Episode 169 - Bringing Home The Hardware

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 13:29:11 +0000

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 play

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group!

Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab

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

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Resources

Preorder 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/

Episode 168 - Longevity in Poker

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 06:00:02 +0000

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/PokerMindsetMasteryLab

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

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Resources

Moonwalking 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/

Episode 167 - Balance is for Gymnasts

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 06:05:01 +0000

Welcome to Episode 167! 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 answer a question from Gary who wants to know if we think players focus
too much on being balanced in low stakes MTTs versus focusing on fundamentals and using info
to 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 deciding
what to do
● An explanation of Gareth & Tricia’s various training programs

Want us to answer your poker question?

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

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

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Resources

Progressive relaxation video (short version): https://youtu.be/pBbuwcFbfFA

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 mental game trainings at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Episode 166 - Improving Your Physiology for Better Performance (Eat/Move/Sleep)

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 166! 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 answer a question from a listener called Pat who wants to know if he
should change his strategy in response to being tired at the table during live events. Topics
discussed 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 longer
periods of time
● How to prepare for live events in advance so that fatigue is less of an issue
Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Resources

Progressive relaxation video (short version): https://youtu.be/pBbuwcFbfFA

Check 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/

Episode 165 - Keep Calm, It's Only a Poker Hand

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:46:15 +0000

Welcome to Episode 165! 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 answer a question from a listener who wants some advice on how to
remain 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 down

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Resources

Progressive relaxation video (short version): https://youtu.be/pBbuwcFbfFA

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 mental game trainings at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Episode 164 - The Peak Poker Performance Formula

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 15:10:59 +0000

Welcome to Episode 164! 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 answer a question from a listener who wants some advice on how not to
lose focus deep in a MTT.

Topics discussed include:

● Fitness updates and tips for sedentary players as well as Gareth’s upcoming book release
The Final Table (preorder here: https://dandbpoker.com/products/the-final-table-play-your-best-poker-when-it-matters-most)
● The peak performance formula: Potential + Training - Interference
● Why it’s useful to take a nonjudgmental and gentle approach with yourself and strategies
for dealing with burnout
● Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday and how it relates to the topic at hand

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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Resources

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 digital offerings at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Episode 163 - Satellite Stress

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:22:53 +0000

Welcome to Episode 163! 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 answer a question from a listener who wants some advice on how to cope with your KK getting cracked by a fishy player. Topics discussed include:

A quick discussion on WSOP dates and Gareth’s upcoming book release The Final Table (preorder here!)
Whether or not open-jamming T7o (in a satellite) with 34bb is ever a good idea
Why it’s useful to take a range perspective instead of focusing on a singular hand
How to use the Occam’s razor to simplify assumptions

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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Resources

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 digital offerings at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Episode 162 - Americans vs Europeans

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 09:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 162! 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 answer a question from a listener who wants some advice on how to control emotions and improve focus and discipline .
Topics discussed include:
● An update on Tricia’s upcoming poker excursion to the Lodge
● How to use ideas from Thomas Sterner’s book The Practicing Mind to improve your mental game
● Why it’s useful to develop the observer side of the brain and how it is distinct from the ego
● How to use the D.O.C. technique to recalibrate your mindset

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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Resources

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 digital offerings at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Check out the replay of Tricia’s webinar with Alex Fitzgerald on How to Stop Making Bad Calls: https://vimeo.com/767500329

Episode 161 - You Need This Book!

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:35:35 +0000

Welcome to Episode 161! 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 went over a hand history and did a deep dive into bet sizing and range analysis on all streets when stacks are relatively deep. Topics discussed include:

● An update on Gareth’s upcoming book release & Tricia’s initial reactions to it as a reviewer
● How to bet size on paired boards when relatively deep stacked versus the BB
● Why it’s important to consider what hands we can get value from before we bet, whether or not we have blockers and what better hands a bet can get to fold
● How to decide whether or not to bet the river and what size to use when we do

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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Resources

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 digital offerings at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Check out the replay of Tricia’s webinar with Alex Fitzgerald on How to Stop Making Bad Calls: https://vimeo.com/767500329

Episode 160 - Eyes Wide Open

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 09:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 160! 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 answered the following listener question: I really hate my corporate job and fantasize about quitting and playing poker professionally. Is this just a mid-life crisis or should I go for it? Topics discussed include:

●A brief discussion on the psychology behind a midlife crisis
●How to weigh the pros and cons of leaving a corporate job versus playing professionally
●Why playing professionally can be just as stressful as a corporate job
●How to plan out a 12 month transition
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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Resources

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 digital offerings at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Check out the replay of Tricia’s webinar with Alex Fitzgerald on How to Stop Making Bad Calls: https://vimeo.com/767500329

Episode 159 - You Could Be Wrong

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:00:01 +0000

Welcome to Episode 159! 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 a hand history question that focused on the dynamics between ICM, open-mindedness, and mindset. Topics discussed include:

●A brief discussion on the pain of losing versus the pleasure of winning
●How to embrace and learn from mistakes
●Why it can be difficult to receive feedback
●Bankroll considerations and how they can affect the mental side of the game

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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Resources

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 digital offerings at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Check out the replay of Tricia’s webinar with Alex Fitzgerald on How to Stop Making Bad Calls: https://vimeo.com/767500329

Episode 158 - What Is Risk Premium?

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 158! 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 answered a stream viewers question about risk premiums. Topics covered in this episode include:

●A brief discussion on the Pomodoro technique and how it relates to the concept of deep work
●An update of Gareth’s upcoming book: The Final Table
●Why ‘risk premium’ is an important theoretical ICM concept for players to understand
●What risk premiums are and how to account for them when making decisions

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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Resources

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 digital offerings at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Check out the replay of Tricia’s webinar with Alex Fitzgerald on How to Stop Making Bad Calls: https://vimeo.com/767500329

Episode 157 - Monitor Your Thinking

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 157! 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 answered the question “how do you know when to give up on a session where nothing has been going your way?” Topics covered in this episode include:

●A discussion of the proper definition of the mental game
●Why thinking on purpose is critical to winning poker
●The best ways to use self-awareness and observation to improve your game
●How to use the WDEP system to redirect your thoughts and actions

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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Resources

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 digital offerings at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Check out the replay of Tricia’s webinar with Alex Fitzgerald on How to Stop Making Bad Calls: https://vimeo.com/767500329

Episode 156 - The Difference Between Study And Training

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 156! 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 answered the question: what are the top essential tools for players looking to improve their MTT strategy? Topics covered in this episode include:

●A discussion of why it’s important to train in the right way & tips on how to use the various recommended tools
●Why you need tracking software - PokerTracker was recommended for this
●The best preflop solver - HRC Beta was recommended
●The best postflop trainer - DTO is our pick

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

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/  

Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure  

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 155 - Track The Inputs, Not The Outputs

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:40:37 +0000

Welcome to Episode 155! 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 answered an anonymous listener who wanted feedback on the proper ways to improve his mental game. Topics covered in this episode include:

●A rundown of the common tilt triggers
●The role self-control and instant gratification play in the tilt response
●How to increase your awareness of tilt triggers
●Specific steps/strategies for dealing with tilt in-game

 Want us to answer your poker question?

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

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/  

Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure  

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 154 - Make Sure You're Not Over-Folding

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 154! 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 answered a listener question from Peter who wanted to find out if he played his hand well - particularly on the river. Topics covered in this episode include:

●A rundown of the hand as well as the factors that influence bet sizing
●The best sizing to use on jack and ten-high flops
●How to think about the hands that villain is most likely calling flop and turn with
●Assessing how value heavy opponent is on the river to determine the best play

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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/

Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 153 - Best Personality for Poker?

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 153! 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 answered a listener question from Neil about the best personality type for poker. Topics covered in this episode include:

●What personality is and how it influences behaviour
●The big 5 personality categories
●How personality type may determine the type and format of poker that is preferred
●The difference between a “good” personality and the dark triad

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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/

Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 152 - Talking About The Turn

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 152! 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, Gareth announced that he has a new book coming out next summer called The Final Table. Then the conversation turned to a listener question on the best way to study turn strategy in position. Topics covered in this episode include:

●Gareth’s book writing workflow & some of the topics he will be covering in his new book (ICM, BB defense, equity realization, short-handed play, HU play and more!)
●How flop play influences turn play
●The importance of categorizing turn cards (Gareth offered 6 categories)
●How to use drilling tools like DTO to practice a ton of turn spots

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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/

Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 151 - Don't Forget To Breathe!

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:58:41 +0000

Welcome to Episode 151! 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 answered a question from a listener who wants to know how to deal with nerves at the table. Topics covered in this episode include:

●Why self-awareness & self-observation are important to mental training
●The 6-2-7 breathing technique: what it is & how to use it
●The importance of meditation and exercise to improved mindset
●How to use progressive relaxation exercises to train yourself to calm down & release tension immediately - here’s a link to one of Dr. Tricia Cardner’s youtube videos that will walk you through a short progressive relaxation exercise - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBbuwcFbfFA

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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/

Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 150 - Our Favourite Episodes

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 08:00:03 +0000

Welcome to Episode 150! In this extended episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner take a walk down memory lane in celebration of 150 episodes! They took turns talking about their favourite episodes from 2017 to now. The episodes mentioned (which you can check out here) were:

●Episode 36: Staying motivated after winning
●Episode 01: Anger management and AQs
●Episode 49: Pull the trigger: Fear of failure, perfectionism and resilience
●Episode 36: Staying motivated after winning
●Episode 18: Deliberate practice
●Episode 57: We’ve finished the book!
●Episode 82: Run bad mindset & the role of luck
●Episode 46: A Las Vegas recap
●Episode 111: Dealing with ADHD as a poker player
●Episode 26: Dealing with sleep issues
●Episode 69: The effects of sleep on poker performance
●Episode 74: Can we retrain the brain for better sleep?
●Episode 121: Respect the mental game
●Episode 122: Our friend won a bracelet

 Want us to answer your poker question?

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

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/

Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 149 - Let's Catch Up

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:00:03 +0000

Welcome to Episode 149! In this extended 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 recapped the last couple of months since the show has been on hiatus due to Gareth’s wedding and Tricia’s WSOP excursion.

●Gareth updated us on the wedding & on how life’s been as a married gent
●Tricia told some tall tales from her time at theWSOP
●Gareth & Tricia shared tips and strategies for playing large field MTTs
●Tricia shared the most common mistakes she saw her opponents making and Gareth offered his suggested adjustments

 Want us to answer your poker question?

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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/

Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 148 - Be Careful About Comparison

Wed, 25 May 2022 08:00:03 +0000

Welcome to Episode 148! 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 answered a mindset question about imposter syndrome.

●What imposter syndrome is and how to determine if you suffer from it.
●Link to the imposter test: https://paulineroseclance.com/pdf/IPTestandscoring.pdf
●How to recognize your pattern of imposter feelings & tips for reducing imposter syndrome
●Why using a kanban board can help you improve productivity and motivation while decreasing procrastination

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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/

Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 147 - Keep Coming Back For More

Wed, 11 May 2022 08:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 147! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered a question about the mindset and strategic components of satellite poker.

●Why optimism is an important personality trait for poker players in general and satellite players in particular
●How to observe and critically evaluate your thoughts in the moment
●How the size of your bankroll impacts the number and size of the games you play
●Why keeping yourself challenged is a good way to stay engaged and motivated & how learning new games can help with this

 Want us to answer your poker question?

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

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/

Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 146 - Keep Your Feet On The Ground

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 146! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered a question about knowing when to sell action and otherwise move up in buyin.

●The factors to use when deciding if it is time to move up
●The factors to consider when selling action & why buying your own action may be preferable
●Always ask yourself if playing higher is about ego
●Why playing satellites can be a good option for playing higher buy-in MTTs

 Want us to answer your poker question?

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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/

Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 145 - Express Your Emotions

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 145! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered a facebook member question about how to ease yourself away from tilt when things don’t go your way at the table :

●How to rate yourself on a variety of reactive versus responsive techniques (including the rating question)
●The importance of noticing and understanding both your emotions and your opponents emotions
●Always ask yourself, “what can I do to improve my abilities?”
●Are there any spots where you respond differently than you would like?

 Want us to answer your poker question?

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

Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure

For more about Gareth's coaching, head here: https://www.mttpokerschool.com

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 144 - Keep Your Brain Healthy

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 144! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered not one, but two mental game queries :

●How changing to a closed pool can affect how you approach the game
●The importance of changing your focus in order to stay motivated when the games you can play are dramatically curtailed
●How the brains of older players differ from those of younger players
●How to optimize your brain function through diet, exercise, sleep, social interaction, and continuous mental stimulation
●How Gareth’s new program Train and Play Like the Pros can prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live) - check it out: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

 Want us to answer your poker question?

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

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

Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure

For more about Gareth's coaching, head here: https://www.mttpokerschool.com

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 143 - Take A Walk

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:00:07 +0000

Welcome to Episode 143! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts discussed the book Stillness is the Key with a focus on how it can relate to poker. Topics include:
●How important it is to have release judgment, practice acceptance and have a hobby
●The reasons why most poker “training” doesn’t work and what does
●Why you must apply what you learn and connect the dots between theory and practice
●How Gareth’s new program Train and Play Like the Pros can prepare you for a large MTT series (both online and live) - check it out: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

 Want us to answer your poker question?

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

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

Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure

For more about Gareth's coaching, head here: https://www.mttpokerschool.com

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 142 - Stick To What You Know

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 142! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered a Poker Mindset Mastery Lab Facebook Group member question about controlling reckless behavior. Topics covered include:

●How most behavior is actually unconscious & why it takes work to control it
●The difference between an emotional response and a strategic response
●How to practice responding so you can train yourself to respond rather than react
●How Gareth’s new program Train and Play Like the Pros can prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live) - check it out: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

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Episode 141 - How Optimistic Do We Need To Be?

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:00:03 +0000

Welcome to Episode 141! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts discussed the role of optimism in poker success or lack thereof. Topics covered include:

●The definitions of optimism and pessimism
●How your outlook can dictate how you respond to failures
●The importance of savoring wins and tracking momentum
●How Gareth’s new program Train and Play Like the Pros can prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live) - check it out: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

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Episode 140 - Choosing Your Tournaments

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:00:03 +0000

Welcome to Episode 140! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered a listener question regarding selecting WSOP events. Topics covered include:

●How to assess the structures
●The major criteria for good value tournaments in terms of budget
●The difference that autoshufflers can make to MTT value
●How Gareth’s new program Train and Play Like the Pros can prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live) - check it out: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 139 - Hidden Opportunities

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:00:03 +0000

Welcome to Episode 139! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts discussed an interesting question sent in by a listener who wanted to learn how to deal with boredom at the table. Topics covered include:

●How to use flow states to combat boredom
●The 3 major criteria that must be met to create flow
●Practical tips for setting playing goals to generate flow
●How to match the challenge with your skill set

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Episode 138 - The Law of Action

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:00:04 +0000

Welcome to Episode 138! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts discussed an interesting question sent in by Justin who wants to know how to deal with the nerves, stress and anxiety that can accompany a trip to a live poker festival.

Topics covered include:

●10 tips for showing up in a calm, cool, collected manner
●How visualization can be used to compose yourself
●Practical tips for setting up your eating, sleeping, and training schedules
●The difference between the law of attraction and the law of action

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Episode 137 - Is Online Poker Rigged?

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:00:03 +0000

Welcome to Episode 137! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts discussed an interesting thread that was posted in Gareth’s facebook group regarding whether or not online poker is rigged.

Topics covered include:

●Sampling error & the role it plays in small samples
●How cognitive biases play a role in our perceptions
●Recency effects and how the mould our perceptions
●The worst bad beat (possibly) ever recorded in live poker

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Episode 136 - Fooled By Randomness

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:00:03 +0000

Welcome to Episode 136! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts discussed an interesting question from a listener who found himself being overconfident after winning a few MTTs.

Topics covered include:
●The definition of overconfidence bias and how it manifests itself in-game
●The dangers of overconfidence & being fooled by randomness
●How to get back into a balanced mindset
●Learning how to let your confidence come from working on your strategy

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Episode 135 - Keep Everything In Context

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:37:18 +0000

Welcome to Episode 135! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts discussed an interesting hand-history between the hijack and the big blind where the in position hero faces a river decision.

Topics covered include:
●The factors to consider when betting on the river for value
●The dangers of looking for monsters under the bed on the river
●How to decide which hands work best as bluffs on the river
●Learning how not to be results oriented

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Episode 134 - Poker Is A Team Sport

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:00:03 +0000

Welcome to Episode 134! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts discussed an interesting question that a listener has about reactive (rejective) versus receptive thinking - especially as it relates to tilt.

Topics covered include:
●The difference between reactive and receptive thinking
●The dangers of being in a reactive thinking mode
●How to get back into receptive mode as quickly as possible
●Learning about your personal window of emotional tolerance

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Episode 133 - A Funky 3-Bet

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 09:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 133! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts discussed an interesting hand history, sent in by a listener, that ended with a pretty gross river spot.

Topics covered include:
●Why and how 3 bet pots can get funky
●Minimum defense frequency considerations
●How to reason out villain’s most probable holdings on the river
●Considerations regarding check raising on the turn

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Episode 132 - Talk About How You Feel

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 132! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts discussed the question (sent in anonymously) of how to know if you need an antidepressant and where to get a prescription if you do.

Topics covered include:
●The primary symptoms of depression
●Common therapeutic home remedies
●The typical types of antidepressants as well as there potential side effects
●How meds and therapy are the gold standard for treatment of depression
●The types of healthcare providers that can write a prescription for you

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Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure

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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 131 - Is Poker Getting Harder?

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 09:10:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 131! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts discussed a hand history sent in by Daniel. There are 15 left and Daniel, who is in the BB, is 12 of 15 with 18bbs and he looks down at JJ. UTG opens for a min-raise and Lojack jams for 20bbs. Daniel is faced with a decision and wants to know if he should call or fold.

Topics covered include:
●How to think about the jammers shoving range in this spot
●Why & how ICM considerations factor into the decision
●Why it’s important not to punt
●How poker skill inflation is a thing and how to respond to it
●Links to poker books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/drtriciacardner

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Episode 130 - Winning Is A Temporary State

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 09:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 130! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts discussed the topic of self-comparison and how it can rob you of the joy that comes from playing poker.

Topics covered include:
●How the brain reacts to perceived injustice and unfairness
●Why the brain is hardwired to engage in comparison & to react to it
●Why it’s important to realize that both winning and losing are temporary states
●How to respond more effectively when you feel that someone else’s results are unfair
●Links to poker books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/drtriciacardner

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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 129 - The Dirty Diaper

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 129! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts discussed a hand sent in by Melissa that features an interesting blind versus blind spot.

Topics covered include:
●Why it’s a good idea to aggressively attack sb limps
●When to check back on the flop and when to bet small
●Why it’s important to consider all options on all streets
●The role of showdown value on the river
●Links to poker books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/drtriciacardner

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Episode 128 - Be Kind To Yourself

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 128! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts teased a new set of workshops that Dr. Tricia will be presenting to Gareth’s MTT Academy later this month on the topic of goal achievement. They then covered a quick hand history and answered a mental game question.

Topics covered include:
●A hand history with an equity realization bent
●How to deal with self-doubt as a poker player
●Why it’s important to show yourself compassion
●How self-criticism and doubt can lead to lack of motivation, procrastination, anxiety and depression
●Links to poker books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/drtriciacardner

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Episode 127 - One Brick At A Time

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 127! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, Gareth brought up a new book he’s been into called Will by Will Smith & the hosts discussed how the various lessons could be applied to poker. They also discussed the concept of ikigai, the zone of optimal performance and more!

Topics covered include:
●Why it’s important to figure out your zone of optimal performance
●How to use a step by step process to improve your game (find the leak, fix the leak & optimize your study)
●Why it’s important to narrow your focus on the small steps of your goals instead of the overall goal
●How to use a project based study strategy
●Links to poker books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/drtriciacardner

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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 126 - Connecting The Dots

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 09:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 126! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts started the episode by reflecting on the last episode and Gareth shared that he had not been feeling his best lately - probably due to Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Then they answered a question sent in by Johnny on how to effectively take notes on poker training videos.

Topics covered include:
●Why it’s important to maintain a foundation of good sleep, diet and fitness for optimal mental health
●How to use a note taking process (Cornell, Mindmapping, and Outlining methods were all discussed)
●Why it’s critical to focus on what you don’t know
●How to organize your notes so you can access them later.
●Links to SAD lamps: https://www.amazon.com/shop/drtriciacardner

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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 125 - Should You Do Things You Don’t Enjoy?

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 09:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 125! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts discussed Gareth’s complicated feelings around live poker as well as the pros and cons of playing live events.

Topics covered include:
●The WSOP moving from Rio to Bally’s/Paris
●Whether or not being “card dead” is a leak
●How the brain perceives punishments and rewards
●How to use the MTT Game Changer Range Viewer to identify and fix leaks

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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 124 - Work Out The Why

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:00:05 +0000

Welcome to Episode 124! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts discussed how written poker materials get dated really quickly and Gareth shares a potential leak in his development.

Topics covered include:
●Why you need a specific process for studying hands
●How to use solvers correctly to enhance your learning
●Why it’s critical that you consider a hand from both sides (and not just your own perspective)
●How to come up with your own theories and then test those using the tools you have available

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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 123 - Is It Ok To Late Register?

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:00:18 +0000

Welcome to Episode 123! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts discussed whether or not players should be able to register for the WSOP Main Event on Day 2 as well as how the game changes based on stack depth.

Topics covered include:
●Why it’s difficult to assess someone’s skill level at really deep stack depths
●How to decide if late reg is a good idea for you
●Why it’s critical that you study sub 100 situations because that’s where the bulk of the play will be
●How to manage your expectations at shallower stack depths

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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 122 - Our Friend Won A Bracelet!

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 09:00:03 +0000

Welcome to Episode 122! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, your hosts celebrated a friend and listener of the show who won a WSOP bracelet.

The bulk of the show was devoted to Phil Hellmuth’s recent tantrum at the WSOP as Tricia received numerous comments and questions about it.

Topics covered include:
●Why it’s difficult to think straight when you are angry
●How to calm yourself down using one of a variety of breathing methods
●Why it’s crucial that you be able to mentally detach yourself from a frustrating situation
●How to learn from your experiences so you can move forward in a more effective way

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Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure

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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 121 - Respect The Mental Game

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:00:14 +0000

Welcome to Episode 121! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. This episode is devoted to Gareth’s recent adventures playing live poker in Dublin. After he talked about the event, he & Tricia got into some of the mindset difficulties that can surround not cashing.

Topics covered include:
●Why it’s important to be aware of your expectations & what your mind is telling you
●How a case of the “shoulds” can get you into trouble
●Why the rational mind and the emotional mind get focused on different things
●Why it’s essential to pay attention to what your mind is telling you & then to formulate a plan to deal with it

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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 120 - Take Action, And The Motivation Will Follow

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:00:16 +0000

Welcome to Episode 120! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. This episode is devoted to going over the various types of study tools that are available.

One of Gareth’s group members sent in a question where he asked which tools are most helpful for improving online poker

Topics covered include:
●A brief overview of the various tools that are available (e.g. PIO, Poker Tracker IV, Hold’em Resources Calculator, DTO
●Why it is important to identify leaks and work on bread and butter skills
●An overview of resources for newer players
●Why it’s essential to go one step at a time to avoid overwhelm

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Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure

Buy Gareth's tournament poker course: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-course

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 119 - Well, He's Definitely A Donk

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:00:05 +0000

Welcome to Episode 119! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. This episode is devoted to labeling opponents and how that can influence our decisions.

Jake sent in a question where he asked how to take notes on player types in a way that doesn’t lead to emotional play.

Topics covered include:
●A brief overview of confirmation bias and how it can lead to us to “see” what we expect to see
●Why the human brain defaults to quick impressions
●Why it’s important to understand belief perseverance
●The importance of considering alternative theories.
 
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Episode 118 - It's Ok To Not Be Ok

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 08:00:07 +0000

Welcome to Episode 118! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. The episode starts off with a discussion of this year's WSOP which is kicking off, but sadly neither host will be attending.

Then they turned their attention to a question sent in by a listener who recently experienced the death of his adult child. He wanted some advice on how to keep his focus at the table while grieving a major loss. The tips given in this episode are valid for all kinds of losses like breakups, death, job losses and the like.

Topics covered include:
●A brief overview of the states of grief and how they can manifest themselves
●How to effectively deal with grief
●Why it’s important not to try to discount your feelings & to show yourself compassion
●Concrete strategies to deal with grief (journaling, emotional support, etc.)
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Episode 117 - When You Have A Hammer, Everything Looks Like A Nail

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 08:00:07 +0000

Welcome to Episode 117! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back after a brief hiatus. After catching up on all the things (WCOOP & house moves), the hosts turned their collective attention to poker!

This episode’s question came from a member of Gareth’s Facebook Group who is skeptical about the application of GTO to the fields he encounters.

Topics covered include:
●Why it’s important to ask yourself what you can learn from each hand
●How to effectively use trainers
●Why cognitive bias is a major hindrance to improving your game & what you can do about it
●How to articulate your thought processes and check them with a solver
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Episode 116 - Kindness, Compassion and Bounty Spots

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:39:23 +0000

After some reflection on Gareth’s early training videos and how cringeworthy he now thinks they are, the hosts talked about how it’s important to give yourself kindness and compassion! Everyone is changing and growing over time and it’s important to acknowledge that.

Then they turned their attention to a question sent in by a listener who wants to know if he made a mistake in a bounty spot.

Topics covered include:

● A brief summary of how decisions change based on available bounties
● How to evaluate chip EV versus bounty EV
● Why it’s important not to call too tight when bounties are involved
● Why sometimes the “mistakes” we get hung up on are actually a form of mental game leak

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Episode 115 - So, You Wanna Go Pro?

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 19:29:20 +0000

Welcome to Episode 115! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After a bit of catching up, the hosts turned their attention to answering a question sent in by Derek who wants to know what aspects of the mental game are most important for an aspiring pro to address.

Topics covered include:

● A brief overview of 3 pillars of peak poker performance
● How to start small & stay consistent
● Why it’s important to use time blocking in order to be more productive
● Why it’s critical to understand the role of luck and adaptability when it comes to a successful poker career.

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Episode 114 - 15bb Blind vs Blind Strategy Tips

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:58:20 +0000

Welcome to Episode 114! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After a bit of catching up, the hosts turned their attention to answering a DTO hand that was sent in by a listener.

Topics covered include:

● A brief overview of DTO and how it works
● How to play a 15bb limped pot blind versus blind
● Why it’s important to look back at prior streets so you have the full “story” of the hand
● Why it’s critical to consider how wide you should float on the flop & how to use this information to make turn and river decisions correctly

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Episode 113 - The Fear of Failure (Get In There And Play)

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:59:23 +0000

Welcome to Episode 113! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After a bit of catching up, the hosts turned their attention to answering Angelo’s question about how to get in there and play - especially when you know you still have a lot to learn & you are fearful of making mistakes.

Topics covered include:

● The Dunning-Kruger Effect & the role it plays in confidence
● How fear and perfectionism stop us from performing our best
● Why it’s important to put yourself in spots where you are not comfortable to increase your learning
● Why risk and incomplete information naturally leads to discomfort

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Episode 112 - Triple Barrel Fail

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:30:35 +0000

Welcome to Episode 112! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. The hosts started off by catching up on Gareth’s upcoming house move before turning to a listener question about a river spot.

Specifically, Evgenij wanted to know if he missed a spot to triple-barrel bluff.

Topics covered include:

● The key factors to consider when running a triple-barrel bluff
● How to size your bets to achieve the outcomes you want
● Why it’s important to consider the range of hands your opponent has and to estimate which ones will fold to your river bluff
● Why it’s a mental game leak to fixate on the thought that, “I’ll never get him to fold”

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Episode 111 - Dealing with ADHD as a Poker Player

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:07:18 +0000

Welcome to Episode 111! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. The hosts started off by catching up on Tricia’s latest moving adventures before turning to a listener question about dealing with ADHD.

Specifically, Jack wanted to know some tips for dealing with ADHD generally and specifically when it comes to poker.

Topics covered include:

● The key symptoms of ADHD & some of the key treatments
● How the ADHD brain processes stimuli differently & how to adjust for this
● Why it’s important to embrace simplicity and to remove distractions
● Why it’s important to set goals and to come up with structured routines to achieve those goals

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Episode 110 - Embrace Variance or Avoid It?

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:07:08 +0000

Welcome to Episode 110! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. The hosts started off by catching up on their latest adventures before turning to a listener question that includes both strategy and mindset components.

Specifically, Josh wanted to know which variance philosophy is best: embrace it or avoid it.

Topics covered include:

● The key things to think about when you approach variance
● How to decide whether or not it makes sense to take thin edges
● Why it’s important to embrace variance in big field MTTs
● Why it’s important not to pass up too many spots in MTTs

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Episode 109 - What is the Role of Hope in Poker?

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:20:50 +0000

Welcome to Episode 109! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. The hosts started off by talking about how they’ve been away due to Tricia moving house! Gareth is also on the house hunt, so there will likely be more house moving updates to come.

Then, they turned their attention to answering a mindset question sent in by Thomas where he wanted to know the role of hope in poker as well as the emotional implications of being a hopeful poker player.

Topics covered include:

● The difference between fantasizing, dwelling, and hope
● How to use hope theory constructively to increase motivation and improve mood
● The 3 components of hope
● Why it’s important to have multiple plans (Plan A to Plan Z if you want to be more hopeful)

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Episode 108 - Cruz-ing to a Bluff Catcher

Mon, 24 May 2021 07:26:04 +0000

Welcome to Episode 108! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. The hosts started off by talking a bit about the fall WSOP & the potential it has given the pent up demand that likely exists for live poker.

Then, they turned their attention to answering a hand history question sent in by Cruz where he questioned whether or not he should use his hand as a bluff catcher on the river.

Topics covered include:

● The importance of evaluating each street to determine the proper play
● Why looking at your range from all perspectives is key
● How to decide which hands would make good bluff catcher candidates
● Why it’s important to determine whether villain is weighted more towards bluffs or value before making a river decision

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Episode 107 - Bracing Yourself For The Inevitable Downswing

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:01:36 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia start off by catching up on Gareth’s progress towards his 12 week year goals. They discuss the importance of proper hydration and why being a member of The 5am Club is not all that it’s cracked up to be.

Then, they turn their attention to answering a question posted in Gareth’s Facebook group by Chris who fears the inevitable downswing that he believes seems to come after a winning streak.

Topics covered include:

● Why self-awareness is critical to managing your mindset
● How to manage your bankroll to protect against downswings
● Why it’s important to focus on those things that are under your control

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Episode 106 - Bust or Build? (What To Do When You Lose Half Your Stack in a Tournament)

Mon, 03 May 2021 09:20:41 +0000

Welcome to Episode 106! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. The hosts started off by catching up on Gareth’s progress towards his morning routine as well as his next 12 Week Year.

Then, they turned their attention to answering a question posted in Gareth’s Facebook group by Tyler. Tyler thinks he has a mental block around losing 50% of his stack because whenever that happens to him, he rather just bust than build it back up.

Topics covered include:

● The importance of sticking to a morning routine
● Why planning in 12 week increments is a good way to stay on track and make progress towards business, physical and mental game goals
● How we can feel the urge to do something (just bust when we lose 50% of our stack) and not do it in order to meet our overall goals
● Why it’s important to realize that poker can be mentally painful but we don’t have to give in to feel good in the moment

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Episode 105 - Guess Who Just Won Their First SCOOP?

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:28:08 +0000

The hosts started off by celebrating Gareth’s SCOOP $109 Deepstack win! He talked about the ups and downs that come with such an event as well as the role of patience and discipline.

Then, they turned their attention to answering a question from Samuel who was seeking some tips for getting back into poker after not playing during COVID.

Topics covered include:

● The role luck plays in large field tournaments
● Why mindset issues are a critical during large field tournaments
● How to get back to studying and make it a habit
● Why it’s important to keep track of your progress and make incremental progress

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Episode 104 - The Importance of ICM and Logical Decision Making

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:42:18 +0000

The hosts discussed the WSOP’s announcement of their fall 2021 dates.

After some discussion of the possibilities that the fall festival might hold, the hosts turned their attention to answering a question sent in by David who was curious about the role ICM should play in his decision making at a final table with 3 left.

In this case, David was 2nd in chips and the short stack (who folded on the button) had only 2.5bbs. The big stack was shoving every hand and David found himself looking at ATo in the BB, the big stack shoves from the SB & he wondered what the correct move was since ATo is a pretty strong hand in a 3-handed game.

Topics covered include:

● The role ICM plays in decision making
● Why logical decision making is more important than ego driven decision making
● How being triggered (or feeling bullied) can lead us to make suboptimal decisions

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Episode 103 - The Role Of Bias In How We Think And Respond To Others

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:21:48 +0000

Welcome to Episode 103! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After catching up on their latest poker (including SCOOP) & life updates, the hosts turned their attention to answering a question sent in by Chris who is wondering about the impact of thinking negative thoughts that are directed towards others.

Topics covered include:

● The role bias can play in how we think about and respond to others
● Why training yourself to notice when you’re engaged in biased thinking is critical
● How to create if-then rules in advance to deal with biased thinking

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Episode 102 - Should I Turn My Hand Into a Bluff?

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:50:49 +0000

Welcome to Episode 102! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After catching up on their latest poker & life updates, the hosts turned their attention to answering a question sent in by Franz who is wondering about turning his hand into a bluff on the river.

Topics covered include:

● The factors you should consider before you decide to bluff the river
● Why determining how much showdown value you have will help you make better river decisions
● Understanding that population tendencies can vary drastically from GTO solutions

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Episode 101 - Do You Need A Mantra?

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:07:54 +0000

Welcome to Episode 101! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After catching up on their latest poker & life updates, the hosts turned their attention to answering a question sent in by Theodore where he asked if a mantra was recommended and if so, how should it be constructed..

Topics covered include:

● A description of mantras and why self-talk can help or hinder your performance
● What a mantra should include (instructions and/or encouragement)
● How to construct a mantra
● When to use your mantra or other positive self-talk strategies

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Episode 100 - The One About The Miracle Two-Outer

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:44:47 +0000

Welcome to Episode 100! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After catching up on their latest activities, including a brief celebration of the fact that they’ve reached 100 episodes of this podcast, the hosts turned their attention to answering a question sent in by RW regarding overbet jamming the river when you hit the miracle two-outer.

Topics covered include:

● The factors you should take into consideration to determine when to bet and how to size said bet
● How to analyze situations to come up with the best lines
● Why a solver might recommend big river overbets and why live players often don’t
● How to use temptation bundling when you are facing aversive tasks

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Episode 99 - Maintaining Productivity During Stressful Times

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:29:16 +0000

Welcome to Episode 99! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After catching up on their latest activities, including some speculation about WSOP possibly happening in the fall, the hosts turned their attention to answering Asa’s question about maintaining productivity during very busy and stressful times.

Topics covered include:

● The factors you should take into consideration when prioritizing your to-do list
● How to use various strategies to keep motivation high when progress seems slow
● Why relaxation and rest are key to a long-term productivity strategy
● How to manage your energy so that you have time for what’s most important to you

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Episode 98 - Motivation to Exercise and a BvB Hand Breakdown

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:41:47 +0000

After catching up on their latest activities, Gareth talked about how he is having a difficult time staying motivated to exercise during lockdown. The hosts discussed a variety of ways to tie your goals back to your overall vision so that you can maintain motivation. Then, they answered Craig’s question about c-betting an ace high board with 3rd pair in a blind versus blind situation where he was the in position raiser.

Topics covered include:

● The factors you should take into consideration before c-betting
● How to determine the bet sizing you should use if you want to increase your c-betting frequency
● Why c-betting ace high boards in a blind versus blind situation is good as the IP raiser
● How range advantage should play into all of your decision making and thought processes

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Episode 97 - Staying Positive When You're Running Bad

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:31:24 +0000

Welcome to Episode 97! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After catching up on their latest activities, Gareth talked about how one of his students just won $93K. Then, they answered Wes’s question about how to keep a positive attitude when you’re running bad.

Topics covered include:

● The true meaning of confidence
● How to develop processes & systems that you can be confident in
● Why manufactured confidence is a mirage & how authentic confidence is king
● How willpower and self-discipline are the precursors to confidence

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Get either of Tricia’s master classes Escape the Downswing Trap or
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Episode 96 - Conflicting Goals, Satellite Bubble Strategy and (Not) Second Guessing Yourself

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:37:32 +0000

Welcome to Episode 96! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After catching up on their latest activities, Gareth talked about some of the changes he’s made to his playing schedule. He has decided to accept the fact that sometimes his goals are in conflict with each other.

Then, they answered Larry’s question regarding a hand he played on the bubble in a satellite.

Topics covered include:

• The different types of goals and how they can lead to stress
• How bubble strategy in a satellite differs from general MTT strategy
• Why folding hands as good as AA and KK is sometimes necessary in a satellite
• Why it’s important not to second guess yourself when you’ve made the correct play

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Episode 95 - The Effects of a High Stress Job on Your Poker Time

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:48:03 +0000

Welcome to Episode 95! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After catching up on their latest activities, the hosts answered a question sent in by Billy who wanted their thoughts on dealing with a high stress job especially when that stress bleeds over into poker time.

Topics covered include:

• How to set and manage priority tasks in order to avoid overwhelm
• Why it’s critical to make plenty of time to rest and relax
• How to avoid perfectionism and what to do instead
• Why it’s important to avoid procrastinating

Don’t forget that Gareth’s course 'MTT Game Changer' can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/

If you want to learn more about training your mindset, check out Tricia’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get either of Tricia’s master classes Escape the Downswing Trap or
Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination at https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

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

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 94 - Tournament Poker Bankroll Management and a Cashout Strategy

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:57:25 +0000

Welcome to Episode 94! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After catching up on our latest activities, we turned to answering a bankroll question sent in by Kim who wants to hear our current thoughts on using a cash-out strategy while maintaining one’s roll.

This week we talk about:

• How to use a 12-week year planning strategy to set poker goals
• Why it’s critical to create a compelling vision in order to prioritize your goals
• How a cash-out strategy should work based on Jennifear’s 2010 article: https://www.pocketfives.com/blogs/entry/585500-sngmtt-br-management-and-cashout-strategy/
• How to treat poker like a business
• Why bankroll strategy can differ for amateur versus pro players

Don’t forget that Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/

If you want to learn more about training your mindset, check out Tricia’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get either of Tricia’s master classes Escape the Downswing Trap or
Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination at https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 93 - Critical Mindset Skills to Resist Tilt

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:47:59 +0000

Welcome to Episode 93! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After starting off with a brief catch-up about their latest activities, the hosts turned to answering a mindset question sent in by Simon who wants to know what to do about getting frustrated when he loses all ins – even though he knows it’s irrational.

Topics covered include:

• Four critical poker mindset skills you need to develop if you want to resist tilt
• How to develop a present minded awareness of what you’re thinking and feeling
• How to evaluate the utility of your thoughts and emotions
• How to defuse negative feelings
• Why the most important poker mindset action is to take right action – even when you don’t feel like it

Don’t forget that Gareth’s Coaching course can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/

If you want to learn more about training your mindset, check out Tricia’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get either of Tricia’s master classes Escape the Downswing Trap or
Crack the Code: Free Yourself From Procrastination at https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 92 - What is Periodization? & River Bluff Hand History

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:33:46 +0000

Welcome to Episode 92! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker including both strategy & mindset. After starting off with a brief catch-up about their latest activities, the hosts turned to answering a hand history question sent in by Lewis where he asked about bluffing the river.

Topics covered include:

• The concept of periodization and why you should focus on training one skill at a time
• How to decide which hands you should bluff when you get to the river with no showdown value
• How you should size your bluffs to most often get your desired result
• The ratio of value bets to bluffs that are recommended for various bet sizes

Don’t forget that Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/

Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, check out: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get either of Tricia’s master classes Escape the Downswing Trap or
Crack the Code: Free Yourself From Procrastination & save 50% off with the code NEWYEARS2021 (code expires 2/3/2021) or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/?coupon=NEWYEARS2021

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 91 - Developing a Rage to Master

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:28:42 +0000

After starting off with a brief catch-up about their latest activities the hosts, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner, turned to answering a listener question about what to do when you’re not feeling motivated due to running bad and not being able to play much.

Topics covered include:

• Why commitment is more important than motivation when it comes to meeting our goals
• How to execute your strategy consistently
• Why it’s critical to develop the “rage to master”
• How to develop a compelling vision of where you want to go in poker and why it’s important to focus on your vision daily

Don’t forget that Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can join MTT Game Changer at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger

Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, check out: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get either of Tricia’s master classes Escape the Downswing Trap or
Crack the Code: Free Yourself From Procrastination & save 50% off with the code NEWYEARS2021 (code expires 2/3/2021) or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/?coupon=NEWYEARS2021

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 90 - Increasing Volume and Decreasing Apathy as a Part-Time Player

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:05:46 +0000

Welcome to Episode 90! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After starting off with a brief catch-up about their latest activities, the hosts turned to answering a listener question from Patrick where he asks about how to increase volume and decrease apathy that stems from not being able to play much due to a full-time job.

Topics covered include:

• The difference between outcome goals and process goals and how they can be used to improve motivation
• How we can adjust our playing schedule and types of games to decrease variance
• Why we need to think about and be concerned with what is under our control and/or influence while accepting the things that are not under our direct control
• Why it is imperative to improve our skills when we have limited time to play

Don’t forget that Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can join MTT Game Changer at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger

Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, check out: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get either of Tricia’s master classes Escape the Downswing Trap or
Crack the Code: Free Yourself From Procrastination & save 50% off with the code NEWYEARS2021 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/?coupon=NEWYEARS2021

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 89 - Making and Keeping New Year's Resolutions

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:53:02 +0000

Welcome to Episode 89! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After starting off with a brief catch-up about the latest WSOP news, the hosts turned to answering a listener question about making and keeping New Year’s Resolutions.

Topics covered include:

• The difference between goal setting and goal achievement
• How our goals need to relate back to our purpose in order to be sticky
• Why we need to think about not only our goals but also the strategy and tactics we are going to use to reach our goals
• Why it is ok to change up tactics when needed
• Why is important to account for likely obstacles when we are planning our resolutions

Don’t forget that Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called
Crack the Code: Free Yourself From Procrastination & save 50% off with the code NEWYEARS2021 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/?coupon=NEWYEARS2021

Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can join MTT Game Changer at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 88 - Bluff Catching and Confirmation Bias

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 17:54:40 +0000

Welcome to Episode 88! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset as well as a nod to the holidays! After starting off with a brief catch-up, the hosts turned to answering a listener question about bluff catching the river that was based on a recent hand played in a MTT.

Topics covered include:

• The role that confirmation bias can play in our poker decisions
• How to prevent confirmation bias by looking for evidence that is contrary to your assumptions
• Why we need to consider the range of hands our opponent can be bluffing with
• Why blockers matter when it comes to bluff catching
• Why we must connect all the dots in a hand before we make big decisions

Don’t forget that Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50

Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 87 - How to Differentiate Between Depression and Dysthymic Disorder

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 22:52:46 +0000

Welcome to Episode 87! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset as well as the holidays! This episode starts with a brief catch-up with the hosts before they turned to answering a listener question that was a follow up to the depression topic that was covered in Episode 85.

Topics covered include:

• Poker books that are great gifts including mentions of Purposeful Practice for Poker & Mastering Small Stakes Pot Limit Omaha
• How to differentiate between depression and a low grade but chronic form of depression known as dysthymic disorder
• Why social comparison is a mood killer and how to avoid it
• The 4 basic human needs and how to fulfil those needs in a healthy manner

Don’t forget that Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50

Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can join MTT Game Changer at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 86 - Listener Hand On The Bubble vs an 888 Pro

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:58:47 +0000

Welcome to Episode 86! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! This episode starts with a brief catch-up with the hosts before they turned to answering a listener question regarding a hand played late in a tournament where his opponent took a very aggressive line from the big blind.

Topics covered include:

• The factors to consider when playing late in a tournament including bubble factors
• How to vary your bet sizing based off stack sizes and positions
• How to respond to a small check raise when you have 2 overs, Ace high & a backdoor flush draw
• How to determine what hands your opponent will likely take aggressive lines with

Don’t forget that Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50

Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can join MTT Game Changer at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 85 - The Signs and Symptoms of Depression

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 22:11:11 +0000

Welcome to Episode 85! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! This episode starts with a brief catch-up with the hosts before answering a listener question regarding depression.

Topics covered include:

• The signs and symptoms of depression
• How to know if you have depression or something else
• The various types of treatments for depression
• What to look for in a treatment provider

Don’t forget that Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50

Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can join MTT Game Changer over at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 84 - Self Help Books and Bluffing the River

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:42:30 +0000

Welcome to Episode 84! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! This episode includes a hand history and some chatting about a couple of interesting self-help books.

Topics covered include:

•The 5 AM Club (get it at: https://amzn.to/2IMHUl2 )
•Start With Why (Get it at: https://amzn.to/2UxBI34 )
•The Morning Power Hour & how Gareth implements it
•The truth about how long it takes to create a habit
•When to bluff the river and how to size your bluff bets

They then discussed an interesting hand sent in by a listener about bluffing on the river (when to do it and how to size your bluff bets to accomplish your goals for the hand).

FYI: Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50

Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can sign up for MTT Game Changer group coaching at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 83 - Choosing The Poker Material That's Right For You

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 22:09:49 +0000

Welcome to Episode 83! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! This episode is all about how to decide what poker materials are best for the beginning player and how to determine who could be a good coach. Ideas include:

•Which materials to avoid
•Current poker books – Excelling at Tough No Limit Hold’Em Games (Get it at: https://amzn.to/35EBL3F )
•Modern Poker Theory (Get it at: https://amzn.to/35EFhuB )
•How to teach (& test) yourself

They discussed the problems that are inherent in many poker materials as well as the issues involved in learning said materials. They also provided pointers on how to best learn from your study materials and touched on picking a good coach.

FYI: Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50

Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can join MTT Game Changer at https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMin

Episode 82 - Run Bad Mindset and the Role of Luck

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:53:26 +0000

Welcome to Episode 82! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! The start of the episode finds them chatting about:

• Poker room closings
• The Polk vs. Negreanu HU battle
• The role of luck in poker & the book 'Hot Hands' – get it at: https://amzn.to/2Itb2hl
• Mindset issues related to running poorly

Then they answer a question posted by a group member regarding how he felt about taking three 7th place finishes after a period of being in a downswing. He was surprised to find himself disappointed by his results. They talk over the various mindset issues that could be in play like feeling unworthy, crooked thinking, unfairness & entitlement.

FYI: Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner. Gareth is regularly adding tournament strategy videos to his channel: https://www.youtube.com/mttpokerschool

Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50

Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/

To join MTT Game Changer, head to https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 81 - Missing Poker and Listener Hand Analysis

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 10:31:42 +0000

Welcome to Episode 81! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! The start of the episode finds them discussing missing poker and how it will be nice to get back to normal. They also chatted a bit about Nassim Taleb’s classic book Fooled by Randomness & how the mind loves looking for patterns even where none exist.

Then they turned their attention to a question sent in by a listener regarding how he played a turn and river. Gareth pointed out that it is key for players to think about which turn (and river) cards are good for us, which are bad for us and how the equities change as each card comes out. This can & should guide our decision making on turns and rivers.

Gareth also noted that it is critical that we not forget the action that has occurred pre-flop and on the flop as these actions provide clues as to our opponent’s range. Finally, you need to reflect on what you are trying to achieve with each bet.

FYI: Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50

Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 80 - Dealing With EXTREME Stress

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 12:35:16 +0000

Welcome to Episode 80! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! The start of the episode finds them discussing the recent schedule changes that Gareth has made since the WCOOP ended as well as some feelings around lack of motivation. They discussed some of the principles of motivation as well as the role being results oriented plays in demotivation.

Then they turned their attention to a question posted by one of Tricia’s Facebook group members around dealing with extreme stress. Tricia explained the General Adaptation Syndrome & how prolonged stress affects the mind and body. They then went over several strategies for dealing with extreme stress.

FYI: Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50

To sign up for Gareth's MTT Game Changer group coaching program, head here: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 79 - Post-WCOOP Recap and Reflection [FIXED AUDIO]

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 08:28:46 +0000

Welcome to Episode 79! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! The start of the episode finds them discussing the recent online series they both recently played. Gareth had several deep runs in the WCOOP & Tricia played a couple of events in the Micro-Thunder Series on Global.

They discussed the ways to objectively measure whether or not you’ve had a good series (other than monetary factors) and why it’s important to focus on what is under your control. They also stressed how important it is to manage your expectations and to learn from your mistakes.

Finally, the duo addressed the recent deaths of Mike Sexton and Darvin Moon. They will be sorely missed by the poker community.

FYI: Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50

Join MTT Game Changer, Gareth’s group coaching program: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 78 - Turning a Boat and Choosing a Good Training Program

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 09:49:53 +0000

Welcome to Episode 78! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! The start of the episode finds them discussing the upcoming heads-up challenge between Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk. They went over several things that should be the focus of anyone’s preparation when faced with a challenge (whether it’s a heads-up duel or simply playing higher stakes than you’re used to).

The next part of the episode was dedicated to a hand history and Gareth gave some amount of detail on how best to size your bets on the flop on paired boards when you have range advantage. He also talked about planning your bet sizes on the turn so you can extract max value on the river.

Finally, the duo addressed a follow-up question to Episode 76 on dealing with learning overwhelm. Specifically, a listener named Chris wants to know how to select a good training program. Find out what the Poker on The Mind Crew recommends!

FYI: Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50

Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and the group coaching program is at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 77 - Shifting Mindsets: Satellites to Main Events

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:53:49 +0000

Welcome to Episode 77! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! The start of the episode finds Gareth talking about how he recently started live streaming. Check out the highlights on his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S56lIPWiRZg

He and Tricia also discussed how he has taken a bit of a break from poker in order to stave off burnout.

The main focus of the episode was a question from a listener on how to shift one’s mindset from satellite strategy to MTT strategy when there is a short window of time between events. They key lies in understanding the proper strategy and in managing your emotions.

Tricia is regularly adding new videos to her YouTube channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called Crack the Code: Free Yourself From Procrastination & save $30 with the code POTM30 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/crack-the-code-free-yourself-from-procrastination?coupon=POTM30

To join Gareth’s group coaching program, 'MTT Game Changer', head to https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger. Use promo code POTM20 at checkout to get 20% off all memberships or use the link: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger?coupon=POTM20

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 76 - Information Overload

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:05:53 +0000

Welcome to Episode 76! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! The start of the episode finds Gareth talking about how he changed his schedule up in order to attain better performance and it is working!

He and Tricia also discussed that when playing poker, one has to find their own style. It’s also imperative that you figure out your process and be able to articulate your reasons for making certain plays.

The main focus of the episode was a question from a listener on how to deal with information overload. Tips and strategies were outlined that should be useful to anyone who is drowning in information!

Check out Gareth’s recent video review with none other than Jack Sinclair: https://youtu.be/vkM1AZUAHqg

Tricia is regularly adding new videos to her YouTube channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Tricia also launched a new master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap (use the promo code POTM50 at checkout & save 50% - coupon expires 8/21/2020) which you can find at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/escape-the-downswing-trap

Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 75 - Block Scheduling, Mindset Sessions and More...

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 16:03:50 +0000

Welcome to Episode 75! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset!

The start of the episode finds Gareth talking about all of the recent online poker series he has been participating in which includes SCOOP. He played so much that he ended up having to re-do his schedule to make sure that he is keeping everything in balance! It turns out that block scheduling has been working really well for him.

He also gave an update on how our recent mental game coaching helped him play his best. You can check out the recording of one of our sessions here: https://youtu.be/u-ApM3mROT4

One of the main lessons that they discussed was the effect of results on confidence. It’s really important that you not let one series make or break you.

Tricia is regularly adding new videos to her YouTube channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Tricia also launched a new master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap (use the promo code POTM50 at checkout & save 50% - coupon expires 8/21/2020) which you can find at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/escape-the-downswing-trap

Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 74 - Can We Retrain the Brain for Better Sleep?

Sun, 03 May 2020 12:14:58 +0000

Welcome to Episode 74! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! The start of the episode finds Gareth & Tricia updating the role of Covid-19 on poker. They then turned their attention to WSOP Updates (spoiler: it’s being postponed) & to some talk about SCOOP which started April 30 and is slated to go through May 19th. Gareth is pumped to play! There are also more online series on the way!

The main part of the episode was spent answering a listener question who asked if it was possible to retrain the brain to sleep more efficiently. Tricia answered by sharing how the brain cycles through the various phases of sleep and what happens during each of the phases. Gareth also offered a few strategies that he is personally using to improve his sleep.

Tricia is regularly adding new videos to her YouTube channel & many are geared specifically to improving your focus & that will prove useful during SCOOP, so check those out at: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Tricia recently launched a new master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap (use the promo code POTM50 at checkout & save 50% - coupon expires 5/16/2020) which you can find at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/escape-the-downswing-trap

Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 73 - Making the Most of the Current Online Landscape

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:07:13 +0000

Welcome to Episode 73! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! The start of the episode finds Gareth & Tricia discussing how they are adapting to staying at home during the Covid-19 shutdown. After discussing the shows they are binge watching, Tricia went on a rant about WSOP.com & the dormancy fees they are charging during the quarantine.

The main part of the episode was spent discussing how to navigate the online world in such a way as to maximize ROI & minimize variance during the shutdown. Many of the online festivals have been extended and the prize pools are bloated, so this is an excellent opportunity to take advantage. Gareth rightly mentioned that the way to overcome variance is to put in more volume.

Tricia also mentioned that she has added several new videos to her YouTube channel, so check those out at: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Tricia recently launched a new master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap (use the promo code POTM50 at checkout & save 50% - coupon expires 5/16/2020) which you can find at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/escape-the-downswing-trap

Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Get your FREE Post Session Review Sheets from Tricia’s training website: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/post-session-review-reflection-worksheets

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Episode 72 - Covid-19 and its Effects On The Poker World (Plus Some MTT Strategy!)

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:19:42 +0000

Welcome to Episode 72! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! The start of the episode finds Gareth & Tricia discussing the effects of Covid-19 on the poker world.

The main part of the episode was spent discussing a hand history received on how to effectively play 76o from the BB versus the HJ. In this case, HJ chose unusual bet sizes on at least the flop and the river. Gareth & Tricia break down the action on all of the streets and discuss potential lines and thought processes that can be used to figure out the best move.

Of particular interest was the river action and Gareth pointed out the merits of leading the river as the out of position player.

Tricia recently launched a new master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap (use the promo code POTM50 at checkout & save 50% - coupon expires 4/16/2020) which you can find at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/escape-the-downswing-trap

Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Get your FREE Post Session Review Sheets from Tricia’s training website: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/post-session-review-reflection-worksheets

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Episode 71 - Tips for More Effective Communication With Your Partner

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 12:52:11 +0000

Welcome to Episode 71! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! The start of the episode finds Gareth having some considerable success on the virtual felt. As he explained, he made a couple of deep runs in the past week or so.

The main part of the episode was spent answering a question received by a listener on how to effectively to communicate with your poker playing partner who is running bad while you are not. Tricia outlined the 4 common but ineffective ways to communicate: criticism, defensiveness, contempt and stonewalling. She and Gareth then went over a number of suggestions for communicating with significant others in a more effective fashion.

Tricia also launched a new master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap (use the promo code POTM50 at checkout & save 50% - coupon expires 4/16/2020) which you can find at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/escape-the-downswing-trap

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Gareth’s MTT Game Changer can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Get your FREE Post Session Review Sheets from Tricia’s training website: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/post-session-review-reflection-worksheets

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

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

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Episode 70 - Bluff Catching Out of Position as the Preflop Raiser

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:51:24 +0000

Welcome to Episode 70! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! The start of the episode finds them discussing the fact that the WSOP is less than 100 days away! They then talked about the variance of large field live events as well as some strategies for sniffing out the higher value events.

The main part of the episode was inspired by a hand history that Gareth received. Gareth and Tricia discussed all streets and decision points in the hand with Gareth pointing out all the relevant strategic concerns and considerations. OP decided to bluff catch on the river and Gareth & Tricia broke down the reasons why this was not a good idea in this hand. Knowing when to bluff catch on the river and when to pass is a critical MTT skill.

Tricia also launched a new master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap (use the promo code POTM at checkout & save $30usd) which you can find at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/escape-the-downswing-trap

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Get your FREE Post Session Review Sheets from Tricia’s training website: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/post-session-review-reflection-worksheets

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

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

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Episode 69 - The Effects of Sleep on Poker Performance

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 18:13:47 +0000

Welcome to Episode 69! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset with an emphasis on the effects of sleep on poker performance. Before jumping into the episode Gareth shared a bit about his recent poker house experience.

This episode was inspired by a question that Tricia received about how to maximize play time when suffering from idiopathic hypersomnia. After explaining what this particular disorder is, Gareth & Tricia discussed the many ways that sleep can impact poker and gave some tips for dealing with sleep issues.

Gareth has continued to put our free strategy videos on his YouTube channel. Check out https://www.youtube.com/mttpokerschool

Tricia also launched a new master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap which you can find at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/escape-the-downswing-trap

You can take $30usd off of Escape From The Downswing Trap with the coupon code: POTM30

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Get your FREE Post Session Review Sheets from Tricia’s training website: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/post-session-review-reflection-worksheets

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

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

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Episode 68 - Outcome Goals vs Process Goals

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 08:44:42 +0000

Welcome to Episode 68! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset.

In this episode, we focused on the difference between process goals and outcome goals. We answered a question from a Facebook group member who was wondering if he should set a goal of ending each month in the black. We explained the difference between the types of goals and discussed when it makes sense to deploy each.

Pro tip: match your processes to the outcome you eventually want.

Gareth recently produced an interesting video for YouTube where he answered the age-old question: is Lena900 a nit? In it, he looked at several interesting hands/spots from the Pokerstars Winter Series $530 turbo final table. View the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSGhAMAjk1c

Tricia also launched a new master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap which you can find at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/escape-the-downswing-trap

You can take $30usd off of Escape From The Downswing Trap with the coupon code: POTM30

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnect

Get your FREE Post Session Review Sheets from Tricia’s training website: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/post-session-review-reflection-worksheets

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

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

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Episode 67 - The Importance of Gratitude & Preparing for 2020

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 15:51:03 +0000

Welcome to Episode 67! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker. Gareth mentioned that he is still creating content which you can find on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mttpokerschool

Tricia also launched her course Escape From the Downswing Trap which you can find at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/escape-the-downswing-trap

You can take $30usd off with the coupon code: POTM30

In this episode we discussed two major topics that are especially timely. First, we answered a question from a listener about the importance of gratitude. Second, we discussed goals (in preparation for 2020)! We had a long discussion where we talked about some of the research related to gratitude as well as some practical strategies for implementing a gratitude practice.

Then we turned our attention to goals and discussed some of our thoughts on why it’s important to set goals as well as some of the common impediments to reaching our goals. Developing habits out of our goal-oriented behavior is tough, but we offered some advice that should be of help!

Get your FREE Post Session Review Sheets from Tricia’s training website: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/post-session-review-reflection-worksheets

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

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Dr. Cardner has a FREE online course called Rev Up Your Poker Success which you can check out at: http://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Enroll in Escape from the Downswing Trap at peakpokermindset.com and save $30 when you use the promo code: POTM30

Episode 66 - Mindful Study and Long-Term Development

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 16:13:37 +0000

Welcome to Episode 66! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker. Gareth has been creating content like a machine! He’s written articles and posted quite a few new videos over on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/mttpokerschool.

We discussed how poker is a challenging subject to learn and master because most of us are so results oriented. It is much wiser to our study mindfully and consider our development over the long haul. We also have to teach ourselves to view our hands more globally. There are many shades of grey when it comes to poker!

Keeping a process orientation as opposed to a results orientation will lead to better results. Your goal should be to improve by a small amount each day.

In addition, Gareth shared that he is still reading Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday (https://amzn.to/36IfT5S) & he and Tricia chatted a bit about the role ego can play in the life of poker players. They also discussed a key point from the book which is that you must work out who you are competing against.

***BIG NEWS***

Tricia announced that she is releasing her course: Escape from the Downswing Trap!
Purchase it at https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Save $30usd with Promo Code POTM30

In honor of the course release, we also talked about managing your ego, cultivating an anti-fragile mindset & the role that our thoughts and emotions play in how long our downswing lasts.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Gareth’s new coaching, courses and content site: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/

Get your FREE Post Session Review Sheets from Tricia’s training website. https://www.peakpokermindset.com/post-session-review-reflection-worksheets

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

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Dr. Cardner has a FREE online course called Rev Up Your Poker Success which you can check out at: http://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5

Enroll in Escape from the Downswing Trap at peakpokermindset.com and save $30 when you use the promo code: POTM30

Episode 65 - The Fear of Bluffing

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:21:26 +0000

Welcome to Episode 65! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia Cardner are back answering a listener question about the psychology behind the fear of bluffing. Cenk from Istanbul has mastered value betting and now wants to add bluffing to his arsenal, but has been unable to do so effectively thus far. Tricia and Gareth break down both the psychological reasons behind lacking the confidence to bluff as well as some strategic factors to consider.

In addition, Gareth shared that he is reading Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday (https://amzn.to/36IfT5S) & he and Tricia chatted a bit about the role ego can play in the life of poker players. They also discussed the player of the year controversy. This episode was recorded before the announcement that the WSOP had made an administrative error.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/mttpokerschool
Get your FREE Post Session Review Sheets from Tricia’s training website. https://www.peakpokermindset.com/post-session-review-reflection-worksheets

Modern Poker Theory by Michael Acevedo (https://amzn.to/32munpb)

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

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Dr. Cardner has a FREE online course called Rev Up Your Poker Success which you can check out at: http://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at http://bit.ly/dandbpokerbooks or https://www.amazon.com/shop/drtriciacardner

Episode 64 - Let's Talk GTO

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 14:35:08 +0000

Welcome to Episode 64! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia Cardner are back with another jam-packed episode that focuses on GTO vs. Exploitative play. A listener sent in a question asking for further clarification on when to play GTO and when to use a more exploitative style. Gareth and Tricia gave an overview of GTO as well as the common solvers. They discussed the fact that solvers are only as good as the inputs that they are given and that there are limitations to the data they produce due to these limitations. Knowing and understanding these limitations can help you determine when adjustments may be in order.

Get your FREE Post Session Review Sheets from Tricia’s training website. (https://www.peakpokermindset.com/post-session-review-reflection-worksheets)

Modern Poker Theory by Michael Acevedo {https://amzn.to/32munpb}

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

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us:
@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Dr. Cardner has a FREE online course called Rev Up Your Poker Success which you can check out at: http://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker or Amazon

Episode 63 - MTT Game Changer and Post-Session Reviews

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:24:24 +0000

Welcome to Episode 63! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia Cardner are back with another jam-packed episode! In this episode, they discuss Gareth’s new coaching program MTT Game Changer (https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/mtt-game-changer) that he launched recently by doing a review of some of his most interesting hands from the 2019 WCOOP. (https://youtu.be/Banh-V3T6b0)

They discuss how when going over hands, and especially when playing, it’s important to ask yourself the right questions. Doing so will make all the difference, and Gareth's new coaching program is designed to help you do just that!

Tricia also mentioned her upcoming downswing course and they talk about a few ways a downswing can manifest itself – especially through self-sabotage and poor mindset.

Then they get into an interesting question sent in by Lou who wanted more information on doing a post-session review like Tricia discussed in her book Peak Poker Performance. (https://amzn.to/2AGzVik)

Tricia expounded on this topic by giving a multi-step process that you can follow to maximally review your play, your mindset and construct a list of adjustments and changes you’d like to make going forward.

As a bonus, Tricia created a packet of worksheets (https://www.peakpokermindset.com/post-session-review-reflection-worksheets) which you can use to go through the post session review and reflection process. Go to her training website to download them for free!

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Dr. Cardner has a FREE online course called Rev Up Your Poker Success which you can check out at: http://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker (http://bit.ly/dandbpokerbooks) or Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/drtriciacardner)

Episode 62 - SCOOP, WSOP and WCOOP Recap with Hand Analysis and Mindset Rant

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 20:14:19 +0000

Welcome to Episode 62! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia Cardner are back after a too-long hiatus! In this episode we break down all the fun we had between last year’s SCOOP, WSOP & our book release (Purposeful Practice for Poker). Gareth also previewed his current WCOOP plans including an announcement that he will be hosting a free webinar where he reviews hist most interesting WCOOP hands, so check out https://www.facebook.com/events/729678507472967/ for more info on that!

Then we got into an interesting hand sent in by Zac from a $109 WCOOP freeze-out event. The hand features a blind versus blind spot with 26bbs effective. We break down all the action and talk about decision points on all streets.

Then Tricia led a discussion on some common illusions of competence that can impede our ability to learn poker effectively. Learning takes effort and reading one book or watching one video is not going to make you an expert. There is a difference between feeling informed on a topic and really knowing it.

Really knowing something means you should be able to:

• Explain it in detail using your own words
• Relate it to other facts and concepts
• Understand why it is so

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Dr. Cardner has a FREE online course called Rev Up Your Poker Success which you can check out at: http://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James: http://bit.ly/dandbpokerbooks or https://www.amazon.com/shop/drtriciacardner

Episode 61 - Preparing for SCOOP and The WSOP

Wed, 15 May 2019 11:27:22 +0000

Welcome to Episode 61! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia Cardner are back with a discussion of how to prepare for SCOOP/WSOP. Key concepts include:

•Exercise several times per week to build up stamina and improve immune function
•Create and use warm up and cool down routines
•Reduce, remove and/or deal with potential distractions
•Communicate with partner, family, friends about the demands of the series you’ll be playing
•Come up with a process for picking your events in advance

Tricia and Gareth also discussed picking events for WSOP in some detail. Specifically, they discussed looking at the structures to figure out the best ones for the money.

Check out Kenny Hallaert’s google spreadsheet of events which will even allow you to select your events and calculate buy-ins: bitly.com/wsop2019

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@gazelligpoker
@mttpokerschool

Dr. Cardner has a FREE online course called Rev Up Your Poker Success which you can check out at: http://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Preorder Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James:
https://www.dandbpoker.com/book/purposeful-practice-for-poker and https://www.amazon.com/shop/drtriciacardner

Episode 60 - Controversy and Burnout

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 22:30:14 +0000

Welcome to Episode 60! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia Cardner are back with more answers to listener questions. But first, they start the episode with a spirited discussion of the controversy surrounding social media maven and aspiring poker player Catherine “catrific” Valdes who was removed from a WSOP-C Circuit event. She registered for one event, was seated in another, realized it and stayed in long enough to bust a player and amass a large chip stack. She was unhappy with the way the floor people talked to her according to a now removed YouTube video. Gareth and Tricia dissect her motivations and go over what to do if you should find yourself in a similar spot.

Then the discussion turned to the question: What do you do when you no longer enjoy poker? Tricia led the discussion on the psychological construct known as burnout including the signs and symptoms and possible remedies. Gareth shared some of his personal experiences with poker burnout, too.

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Dr. Cardner has a FREE online course called Rev Up Your Poker Success which you can check out at: http://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Preorder Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James:
D&B Poker or Amazon

Episode 59 - Magical Thinking and Money Bubble Strategy

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 11:08:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 59! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia Cardner covered a lot of ground in this episode. From discussing the discomfort that can come from getting outside of your comfort zone through to a discussion on magical thinking, they cover many mindset topics. They also discussed some of the issues at Stars and talked about the responsibility that sponsored pros have (or don’t have as the case may be) to promote the game in ways that are beneficial to the poker community as a whole.

Gareth then took over the mic to answer Stuart’s question about a hand he played from the button with 118 left and 98 getting paid. Stuart had 16bbs and was dealt K2s. The small blind was sitting on 11bbs and the BB had 64bbs. We discussed the information that was missing from the question in order to reinforce all of the relevant variables that you need to collect data on if you want to maximize your analyses. Gareth talked us through our options and spent some time breaking down limping as a good option in this spot. He also explained the limits with the poker software and factors we need to consider when evaluating the results.

Gareth recently released a satellite strategy video with Dara O’Kearney, which you can check out here (his channel has a ton of other great content, too!): https://youtu.be/GvMI8bAvA9s

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Dr. Cardner has a FREE online course called Rev Up Your Poker Success which you can check out at: http://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Preorder Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James: https://www.dandbpoker.com/book/purposeful-practice-for-poker or https://www.amazon.com/shop/drtriciacardner

Episode 58 - Creating an Unbeatable Mindset and Bluff Catching With Top Pair

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:39:05 +0000

Welcome to Episode 58! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia Cardner open the show by celebrating the fact that Gareth just shipped the $55 Clasico on Party for almost $5k! In addition, he also made the final table of a Monster Series event on Party. He also was a guest on an episode of The Chip Race Podcast where he talked about an interesting hand he played recently.

After a bit more catching up, where the two hosts discuss Navy Seal training when it comes to developing an unbeatable mindset, Tricia answered a mindset question surrounding the concept of how our thoughts dictate our feelings. If you want to change how you feel, change how you think. She gave several strategies for doing so.

Gareth then took over the mic to answer Adam’s question about a hand he played blind versus blind. We break down each street of the hand and Gareth explains both the GTO solution as well as the more exploitative line. He really stressed that we need to account for population tendencies and not blindly follow the GTO solution that PIO spits out for us.

You can check out the satellite strategy video that Gareth mentions in the show at https://youtu.be/GvMI8bAvA9s

Books Mentioned:

You can preorder Purposeful Practice for Poker at https://www.dandbpoker.com/book/purposeful-practice-for-poker or from https://www.amazon.com/dp/1912862042/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_7IIKCb05BCGQZ

You can also purchase Poker Satellite Strategy by Dara O’Kearney & Barry Carter from the following links:

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.co.uk https://amzn.to/2EXWOAN
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.ca https://amzn.to/2ENaxtS
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Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KKP62FW/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_1l4KCb2Y672AY

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Dr. Cardner has a FREE online course called Rev Up Your Poker Success which you can check out at: http://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Episode 57 - We've Finished The Book Plus Mistakes, Pressure and A Preflop Spot with 88

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:22:54 +0000

They’re back with Episode 57! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia Cardner open the show by celebrating the fact that their new book Purposeful Practice for Poker is done and turned into the publisher!!

You can preorder Purposeful Practice for Poker at D&B Poker (https://www.dandbpoker.com/book/purposeful-practice-for-poker) or from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Purposeful-Practice-Poker-Approach-Studying/dp/1912862042)

Tricia then turned the conversation to a question from John about dealing with making mistakes due to feeling pressure. She and Gareth discussed where pressure comes from and how to better deal with it.

Gareth then took over the mic to answer Justin’s question about how to play a medium pocket pair versus a 3bet in the middle stages of a MTT. We talked about the importance of chip EV, how to use software to improve in these spots & how to approach questions/study from a ranger perspective.

Gareth recently released a WCOOP hand history review featuring none other than WSOP Champion Jack Sinclair which you can check out here (his channel has a ton of other great content, too!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZQZUAaN1NY

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Dr. Cardner has a FREE online course called Rev Up Your Poker Success which you can check out at: http://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Episode 56 - Second Guessing and New Year's Goals and Resolutions

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:44:03 +0000

In Episode 56, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia talk about the proper play with KTs and a 9bb stack at the end of day1 in a multiday tournament. Jamie wanted to know if his shove was correct or if he should min-raise and fold to a shove so as to ensure he makes it to day 2.

Tricia then turned the conversation to dealing with new year’s goals and resolutions and explained the myriad of reasons why most people are not able to achieve them. She gave tips and strategies to deal with this issue and Gareth shared some of the techniques he is using to more effectively meet his goals.

Tricia also mentioned her free online course called Rev Up Your Poker Success as a resource which you can check out at: http://www.peakpokermindset.com/

If you want to take your tournament game to the next level then check out https://www.mttpokerschool.com

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Dr. Cardner has a free online course called Rev Up Your Poker Success which you can check out at: http://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Episode 55 - Stack Size Mindset and Overcoming Variance

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:27:42 +0000

In Episode 55, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia discussed the reasons why our stack size can lead us to play sub-optimally. There is a certain psychology behind either having heaps of chips or not very many. In both spots, we may take unwise risks and not play each hand to the best of our ability.

Then, they answered a question about how to overcome variance when you play live. Specific tips were given regarding considering field size, rake, the # of events you play in a year, and whether or not the event skips levels. A discussion ensued about the role that study and preparation plays in ROI considerations.

Gareth recently released the latest part of his Mini Sunday Million Chop review, which you can check out here: https://youtu.be/zb7N7Aiy-l4

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Dr. Cardner has a free online course called Rev Up Your Poker Success which you can check out at: http://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Episode 54 - Realistic Expectations and Travelling For Poker

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:04:51 +0000

In Episode 54, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia discussed a few tips on how to put poker study into practice. Specifically, we looked at how to understand what is “normal” in poker and how it is hard to tell how well you are playing when you have small sample sizes. The key is to invest in a process and to be process oriented instead of outcome driven.

Then we turned our attention to a question regarding playing and traveling on a small bankroll. Gareth gave an excellent description of how to sell action and Tricia discussed setting priorities and making sacrifices on some things so as to afford others.

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Dr. Cardner has a free online course called Rev Up Your Poker Success which you can check out at: http://www.peakpokermindset.com/

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Episode 53 - Temptation Bundling, S.A.D., Sleep Hygiene and a Tough River Spot With a Set

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 13:30:23 +0000

In Episode 53, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia discussed a hand history that was sent in by one of Gareth’s students as well as several psychological topics including: temptation bundling, seasonal affective disorder and sleep hygiene.

The hand history review featured a nasty spot where hero gets to the river with middle set and gets jammed on by the cut-off. We analyzed the various the bluff hands and value hands that villain can have in this spot and came up with what we think is the right solution. Have a listen and compare your thinking to ours!

Gareth just released all three parts of a WCOOP hand history review featuring none other than WSOP Champion Jack Sinclair which you can check out here: https://www.youtube.com/mttpokerschool

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Episode 52 - WSOP Europe Trip Report and Advice on Procrastination

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:25:30 +0000

In Episode 52, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia chatted about Gareth’s recent trip to King’s Casino Rozvadov for WSOP Europe where he spent his time commentating both NLHE & PLO!

Then, Tricia answered a query regarding how to stop procrastinating and get started studying in order to move up in stakes.

She explained:

• Why clarity is a key ingredient
• How to go small in order to get results
• How to use commitment devices to ensure better performance
• Why procrastination is actually a mood management technique

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)

Still putting off signing up for my course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination? There’s no time like the present to enroll and learn all the many ways that you can stop procrastinating once and for all! Check it out at: http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 51 - Party Poker UK Millions Hand Review and Emotional Intelligence

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 12:03:46 +0000

In the 51st Episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia discussed the biggest pot that Gareth played at the recent Party Poker Millions Event. The hand includes his response to a 3 bet pre-flop, his decision making on the flop, turn, and river and a discussion of factors that can encourage (or discourage) an all-in river bet.

Then, Tricia turned the attention to EQ (emotional intelligence) which Matt Berkey brought up at some length in Episode 50. She got several questions about what it is and how to get more of it.

She explained:

• A working definition of EQ
• The 4 main components of EQ (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management)
• Both she and Gareth gave examples and personal experiences with EQ

If you want free MTT content, head on over to the MTT Poker School YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mttpokerschool

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

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Episode 50 Part 2 - Interview with Matt Berkey

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:24:56 +0000

To celebrate reaching their 50th, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia interviewed Super High Roller Matt Berkey! He spent almost 2 hours answering listener questions. This is is Part 2/2.

Topics covered included:

•How far Berkey gets out of line
•How ranges change when there's a straddle
•What Berkey thinks of Doug Polk's strategy
•Understanding and accepting variance
•And much, much more

As a reminder, Gareth has also started a new youtube channel specifically for chronicling both his poker adventures & behind the scenes of his budding poker coaching empire, which you can check out at: https://www.youtube.com/garethjamespoker

He also has the strategy channel over at: https://www.youtube.com/mttpokerschool

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Episode 50 Part 1 - Interview with Matt Berkey

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:40:05 +0000

To celebrate reaching their 50th episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Strategist Dr. Tricia interviewed Super High Roller Matt Berkey! He spent almost 2 hours answering listener questions.

Topics covered included:

• How to improve your MTT game
• Why the mental game is so critical to poker performance
• Variance
• The importance of emotional intelligence
• How to deal with tilt
• How to play your A-game more often
• And, much more

Because Matt gave such thorough and thought-provoking answers, this episode will be split into two parts!

As a reminder, Gareth has also started a new YouTube channel specifically for chronicling both his poker adventures & behind the scenes of his budding poker coaching empire, which you can check out at: https://www.youtube.com/garethjamespoker

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

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Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)

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Episode 49 - Pull The Trigger: Fear of Failure, Perfectionism and Resilience

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 13:53:32 +0000

In Episode 49, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Engineer Dr. Tricia talk about several topics including:

•The best ways to study for an upcoming live MTT with only limited time
•Why pre-flop range construction is so important
•Not having a min-cash mindset
•The importance of volume
•The recent cyber-attacks on PokerStars

Then, they devoted the majority of the episode to talking about a listener question on pulling the trigger on certain plays and why that can be so challenging. Fear of failure, perfectionism, and resilience were all addressed.

As a reminder, Gareth has also started a new youtube channel specifically for chronicling both his poker adventures & behind the scenes of his budding poker coaching empire, which you can check out at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGK1BKEY6-u9hMF9LWIzHZA

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

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Episode 48 - Should We Move Up? and Unibet Bucharest Trip Report

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 20:04:37 +0000

In Episode 48, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Engineer Dr. Tricia Cardner are back to discuss Gareth’s recent poker trip to Romania for the Unibet Open. They covered a couple of hand histories as well as some of the psychological components that go into playing live tournaments with opponents of varying skill levels.

Then, they addressed listener question related to the frustration when playing with lesser skilled players. Yes, it can feel frustrating when they, “don’t respect your raises” but learning to play and beat weaker players is a critical piece of the poker puzzle. Other aspects discussed included looking at structures carefully to find the best ones and increasing your chances of getting to the business end of MTTs.

As a reminder, Gareth has also started a new Youtube channel specifically for chronicling both his poker adventures and behind the scenes of his budding poker coaching empire, which you can check out at: https://www.youtube.com/garethjamespoker

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@gazelligpoker

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Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

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Episode 47 - Maintaining Mental Fortitude and Multitabling Tips

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:59:58 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Engineer Dr. Tricia Cardner are back to answering listener questions in Episode 47 after starting out the episode by talking about the book they are working on that will teach readers how to develop their poker expertise more easily and efficiently. The plan is to have the book available during next summer’s WSOP, so stay tuned!

Then, they addressed two listener questions; one on how to make sure you keep your mental fortitude at an all-time high so as to not make careless mistakes and another on how to make multi-tabling easier.

Gareth has also started a new Youtube channel specifically for chronicling both his poker adventures & behind the scenes of his budding poker coaching empire, which you can check out at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGK1BKEY6-u9hMF9LWIzHZA

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@gazelligpoker

Follow us on Instagram:

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Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

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Episode 46 - A Las Vegas Recap

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 11:11:46 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner spend Episode 46 reviewing their respective trips to the 2018 WSOP. Gareth had many adventures including hot air ballooning, golfing, and he even got paddled!

Both Tricia and Gareth got in plenty of poker and various hands and situations were discussed. We covered a variety of events including the WSOP Tag Team, the WSOP Monster Stack, PH 6-max and the Wynn Classic. We chatted about some plays we saw others make at the WSOP Main Event and the WSOP Big One For One Drop.

Gareth has also started a new Youtube channel specifically for chronicling his poker adventures, which you can check out at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGK1BKEY6-u9hMF9LWIzHZA

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@gazelligpoker

Follow us on Instagram:

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Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

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Episode 45 - Daily Habits and WSOP 2018 Update #1

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 21:41:41 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner spend Episode 45 talking about all things Vegas and WSOP. Tricia has just arrived in Vegas and is setting up shop in preparation for a poker marathon. Gareth is following behind in just a couple of weeks and he, too, is planning and strategizing!

We also tackled a twitter question from Sandra who asked about setting up daily habits in order to enhance performance at the table. Tricia discussed the importance of a morning routine that includes some meditation, affirmations, visualizations, and exercise. Tricia explained the most effective manner for using affirmations and visualizations and gave some examples.

Gareth also outlined how he has been using an evening reflection to help him plan out his next day’s routine. A good morning routine actually starts the night before, so a planning process is mandatory if peak performance is your goal.

As the start of the WSOP is here, we are including a link to Kenny Hallaert’s spreadsheet of all of the 2018 Las Vegas summer poker schedules which you can find here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qpxeIG3O7IVPq_loaFNGTKixAHmxLLdQPHxm1z2GX4E/edit#gid=308492317

Want us to answer your poker question?

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Tweet us:

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Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)

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Episode 44 - SHRB, XL PowerScoop Update and Avoiding Bad Habits

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 19:35:35 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner spend Episode 44 discussing Gareth’s recent runs in SCOOP (and other assorted online poker festivals) while he was in residence at a grind house with a few other players. They also discussed the recent Super High Roll Bowl where Daniel Negreanu started out with a strong focus, even as Doug Polk attempted to troll him (and Gareth explained the backstory of the feud which led to said trolling). Sadly, his focus seemed to wane at the final table and may have contributed to his 2nd place finish. We also analyzed Phil Hellmuth’s strategy for a bit.

Gareth then turned his attention to analyzing a spot between Petrangelo and Daniel Negreanu and broke down some of the mathematics behind the spot. See the link for more background on the hand: https://www.pokernews.com/tours/super-high-roller-bowl/2018-super-high-roller-bowl/300000-super-high-roller-bowl/

In addition, Tricia received a question from Ken regarding not picking up bad habits when playing in a cigar lounge most of the time versus very weak players. Casino play does tend to be a bit better and Ken doesn’t want to mess up his game – even though he is quite profitable in the cigar lounge.

As the start of the WSOP is here, we are including a link to Kenny Hallaert’s spreadsheet of 2018 Las Vegas summer poker schedules which you can find here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qpxeIG3O7IVPq_loaFNGTKixAHmxLLdQPHxm1z2GX4E/edit#gid=308492317

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)

Still putting off signing up for my course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination? There’s no time like the present to enroll and learn all the many ways that you can stop procrastinating once and for all! Check it out at: http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 43 - Live Action and Multitasking

Wed, 23 May 2018 19:03:11 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner spend Episode 43 live podcasting as Gareth plays a Powerfest event as well as the $55 Daily Marathon. We discuss several hands and the various lines that Gareth plays in real time.

In addition, Tricia received a question from “Doug” regarding how to stop blowing up after playing well for 1-2 hours. Tricia explained how distractions are the main cause of lost focus. There are 2 types of distractions: internal and external. Our goal needs to be to attain calm confidence which we can attain by using verbal, visual, and/or physical cues. Examples of each type were shared and discussed.

PSA: Here is Kenny Hallaert’s spreadsheet of 2018 Las Vegas summer poker schedules which you can find here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qpxeIG3O7IVPq_loaFNGTKixAHmxLLdQPHxm1z2GX4E/edit#gid=308492317

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)

Still putting off signing up for my course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination? There’s no time like the present to enroll and learn all the many ways that you can stop procrastinating once and for all! Check it out at: http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 42 - Keeping Yourself Focused and Centred

Fri, 04 May 2018 16:11:12 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner devote Episode 42 to discussing how to keep yourself focused and centered so that you can play more effectively. This is especially important if you find yourself getting nervous or anxious before you play.

Before we dove into our main topic, we discussed the various online events that are coming up (SCOOP, Power Fest. etc.) and Gareth shared that he is getting a grind house for SCOOP! We will be expecting some fun reports from that! We shared a few tips and ideas for optimizing play during a series whether it is online or live (napping, caffeine use, and melatonin were all discussed).

We also answered a question concerning how much of the pot a person can win if they enter it with only the ante in their stack.

PSA: Here is Kenny Hallaert’s spreadsheet of 2018 Las Vegas summer poker schedules which you can find here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qpxeIG3O7IVPq_loaFNGTKixAHmxLLdQPHxm1z2GX4E/edit#gid=308492317

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)

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Episode 41 - Bronze Medals, ICM Mistakes and Tired Tilt

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 21:55:01 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner devote Episode 41 to discussing a recent slight ICM mistake that Gareth made as well as a deep run that he posted up in the Big $55. Gareth took us through some ICM calculations in a spot where 3 players are left and the two short stacks are close in size to each other and the deep stack has an overwhelming percentage of the chips. It turns out that we must call the deep stack’s push a lot tighter than we might imagine in this spot.

We also discussed the fact that it is so important to focus on the fundamentals whether we are talking about strategy fundies or mental game fundies. Evolving has to be a constant process if you want to keep up with this game!

On that note, Tricia shared a message she got from a colleague describing the connection he found between being tired and going on tilt. She explained several physiological reasons why that is so and outlines a number of tips to help you improve your sleep. Playing tired is definitely sub-optimal.

PSA: Here is Kenny Hallaert’s spreadsheet of 2018 summer poker schedules which you can find here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qpxeIG3O7IVPq_loaFNGTKixAHmxLLdQPHxm1z2GX4E/edit#gid=308492317

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)

Still putting off signing up for my course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination? There’s no time like the present to enroll and learn all the many ways that you can stop procrastinating once and for all! Check it out at: http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 40 - It's About Time She Swiped Right!

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:51:52 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner devote Episode 40 to Tricia and Gareth discussing the roller-coaster tide that is poker. We discussed how the swings of the game can play tricks on your mind and Tricia gave several tips for keeping a positive mindset.

With the summer coming up quickly and many of you going to the WSOP and other summer festivals, it is crucial that you not put yourself in a positon to have to rely on luck. You want to have your skills in order so that you can outrun luck and perform at your best.

PSA: Here is Kenny Hallaert’s spreadsheet of summer poker schedules which you can find here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qpxeIG3O7IVPq_loaFNGTKixAHmxLLdQPHxm1z2GX4E/edit#gid=308492317

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)

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Episode 39 - Why Are You So Defensive? and Running Out of Willpower

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:26:57 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner kicked Episode 39 off with Tricia and Gareth discussing his recent trip to the Irish Open. He had a great time and it is definitely a warm-up for the summer!

He also shared a question from one of his group members about why we often get defensive and feel the need to explain ourselves at the table. We considered several relevant theories and offer suggestions as to changing that mindset.

Tricia then tackled a question from one of her group members about running out of willpower during the late stages of an MTT. We discussed how to optimize the brain in order to stay in the zone longer.

PSA: Here is Kenny Hallaert’s spreadsheet of summer poker schedules which you can find here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qpxeIG3O7IVPq_loaFNGTKixAHmxLLdQPHxm1z2GX4E/edit#gid=308492317

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)

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Episode 38 - Getting Backed and Live Game Selection

Sat, 17 Mar 2018 13:16:50 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner kicked Episode 38 off with Tricia and Gareth discussing International Women’s Day as well as the role of women in poker. Gareth also discussed his top picks for his summer visit to WSOP/Vegas based off of Kenny Hallaert’s spreadsheet of summer poker schedules which you can find here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qpxeIG3O7IVPq_loaFNGTKixAHmxLLdQPHxm1z2GX4E/edit#gid=308492317

The show then transitioned into Gareth’s question from his Facebook group which was on the pros and cons of joining a staking group. We discussed a number of issues on both sides of the argument.

Then Tricia answered a question from her group about selecting live MTTs based on factors other than bankroll (such as location and time of event, comfort of the casino, restaurants available, etc.).

Want us to answer your poker question?

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Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)

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Episode 37 - Mastering Poker With Limited Time and Bankroll Management

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 11:40:02 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner kicked Episode 37 off with Tricia and Gareth discussing the UKPC which Gareth recently attended. He played the Main Event and the Finale and gave us some insight into the way he played, how the fields were, and what it was like for an online player to go live.

Tricia also shared some information on the withdrawal process from online sites that was sent to her via listener Jonas.

We then got into the show and tackled a question from Grant regarding how to master poker when you have little time available (30min 30secs) and a bankroll question sent in by Albert (47mins 47secs). Gareth gave some very specific advice on how to determine what sized games we should be playing based on the size of our roll. To get more info on bankroll management, check out the site www.bankrolltools.com

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)

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Episode 36 - Staying Motivated After Winning

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 09:33:20 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner kicked Episode 36 off with Tricia and Gareth discussing Valentine’s Day, the Olympic Games and Gareth’s many recent online scores.

Among other things, we discussed how MTT poker is really a volume game and how getting in proper volume is the key – whether you feel like it or not.

We then tackled listener Nigel’s question on a related topic. Specifically, he asked how to stay motivated to play after posting a couple of big wins. We discussed many variables that contribute to de-motivation including fear of failure, fear of success, the motivation equation & the importance of following a schedule.

Want us to answer your poker question?

Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Tweet us:

@drtriciacardner
@MTTpokerschool

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)

Still putting off signing up for my course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination? There’s no time like the present to enroll and learn all the many ways that you can stop procrastinating once and for all! Check it out at: http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 35 - Game Selection and Perfectionism

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:33:04 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner kicked Episode 35 off with Tricia and Gareth talking about her new puppy Oliver Twist & Gareth’s new boiler situation. Also, Gareth shared a couple of large online MTT wins that he accomplished in the last couple of weeks.

Gareth jumped into his question on game selection and we had an in-depth discussion on the various components that make a game “good” including field size, overall opponent skill, and value. Game selection can make a real difference to your bottom line, so figuring it out is critical to your long-term profitability.

Tricia then covered a question posted in her Facebook group about why we can know exactly what to do but fail to pull the trigger. She discussed the basic problems of perfectionism: unrealistic expectations, rumination, need for approval, concerns over making mistakes and doubts about proper action. It is important to study and build confidence in your fundamentals so that you know the right things to do and then you must get over your mental blocks in order to execute. You also have to strive for the right amount of fear – just enough caution but not too much such that you are paralyzed.

Links mentioned:
Pokerdope.com
Sharkscope.com

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Episode 34 - Max-Exploit, Self-Respect and Self-Discipline

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 13:33:04 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner kicked Episode 34 off with Tricia and Gareth talking about all the progress Gareth has been making towards getting into shape so far this year. He also shared an app called Sleep Cycle that you can download to your phone to track your sleep. Tricia discussed a bit about how the 2nd round of the Solve for Why Academy Primer Course is underway and how she is learning so much more on this second go around. It pays to revisit your learning materials.

(36:41) We then launched into answering a question from a Twitch viewer who asked about a particular fold that Gareth made on his stream with 99. The full hand history was discussed and we outlined the times in which it makes sense to make exploitative folds. We even touched on the fact that Phil Hellmuth does a lot of exploitative folding – maybe too much! However, it is important to not talk yourself into making bad river calls.

(57:08) Tricia then covered a question sent to her by a private coaching client about the relationship between self-respect and self-discipline. She explained the scientific research that indicates that making the choice to be disciplined actually enhances self-respect.

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Episode 33 - The Value of Positive Visualizations and Bet/Folding The Turn

Sun, 21 Jan 2018 16:05:05 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner kicked Episode 33 off talking about accommodations for WSOP as Tricia has gotten hers booked! Gareth has not gotten his booked yet, but needs to get after it because this year will be his longest visit to WSOP so far.

(33:36) We then launched into answering a question from a Red Chip member who asked about the value of positive visualizations in reaching his goals. Tricia explained the scientific research that shows that positive visualization alone leads to de-motivation and lack of progress towards meaningful goals. She then broke down the steps to use along with positive visualization to make it more effective.

(49:00) We then tackled a hand history that was sent in to Gareth that occurred during a $44 bounty builder tournament on PokerStars. Hero opened from CO with QQ (and a 30bb stack) as was called by the BB (who had a 23bb stack). The hand got interesting on the turn when the BB decided to check-raise a board of 7d 2h 3h - 6c after check calling flop. We discussed all the various ways to play the hand and came to the conclusion that the correct play was sent in.

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Episode 32 - The Value of Live Tournaments and New Year's Resolutions

Sat, 13 Jan 2018 11:18:53 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner kicked off 2018 with Episode 32 and Gareth talking about his new personal trainer! Gareth has set a goal of gaining muscle while getting into tip-top shape for this year’s WSOP. Likewise, Tricia has turned up her study time and is reviewing all of her Solve for Why materials.

(34:13) We then launched into answering a question from YouTube viewer Oliver who asked Gareth specifically about the value of playing low buy-in live MTTs – especially when you live in a country where online poker is widely accessible. We discussed the various types of value that can be had aside from the tournament itself as well as the many ways to reduce costs overall.

(58:47) We then tackled group member Mike’s question about making good New Year’s resolutions. Tricia explained the characteristics of good resolutions along with some practical strategies for deciding which goals to tackle and how to tackle them. She also broke down the research that is available on the topic.

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Episode 31 - Satellite Strategy and Avoiding Bad River Calls

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 16:53:23 +0000

In episode 31 MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle a plethora of questions that have recently been sent in. (16:54) Gareth discussed satellite strategy and explained why even though a shove might be mathematically correct, it is not always the best strategy in a satellite. Tricia also shared some of her experiences playing satellites at the WSOP.

Next up (41:27) Tricia discussed the topic of making bad calls even though you know you’re beat. She explained that willpower is limited and it can get used up in a long session. She also prescribed a method for making better decisions while preserving willpower.

We also discussed how our fear of looking stupid or of being exploited can cause us to make mistakes.

We then wrapped up the show by wishing all of our listeners a happy holiday season!

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Episode 30 - WSOP Schedule Is Released and Small Blind Strategy

Sat, 16 Dec 2017 19:47:15 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner kicked off Episode 30 with Tricia revealing that she has a new rescue puppy! We then launched into a discussion of the WSOP (9:30) since the 2018 schedule was recently released. Reader Jon asked which WSOP events we think hold the most value for a recreational player and which are our picks as most fun events.

We then launched into answering another listener question sent in by Tim (47:40) about how to properly and profitably play the small blind. Gareth takes the lead on this answer and gives a lot of really useful information that you can use to immediately improve your small blind play.

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Episode 29 - More Information and Hand Written Notes

Sat, 09 Dec 2017 12:07:12 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner kicked off Episode 29 by discussing the fact that the holiday season is upon us! Even so, Gareth managed to get out to play some live poker (watch the new vlog here: https://youtu.be/niyNCJzwYJM) and Tricia is still studying the Solve for Why Primer Course while looking for a new puppy or two!

(33:26) We then launched into the show with Gareth answering a question about the proper way to play versus an UTG +2 3x open when you have 21BBs while sitting in the BB. We discussed various lines and adjustments while acknowledging that with more information we can take more exploitative lines. We talked about how to develop lines that are good, better and best in order to best exploit our opponents.

(52:13) Tricia received a question on Twitter about whether you should hand write notes or take them on a computer for optimal results. The listener of the question is taking a MTT course after the new year and is thinking of ways to optimize his study time. Tricia outlined a process by which you can be assured of learning as much as possible from all learning materials whether they be books, courses, webinars, or coaching.

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Episode 28 - Interview with Jordan 'jymaster11' Young

Sun, 03 Dec 2017 19:32:11 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner kicked off Episode 28 by discussing the fact that the holiday season (including Black Friday) is upon us! Just in time for holidays, Tricia is offering a limited time coupon code (holiday2017) for a massive discount of $40 off of her Procrastination Course. If you want to stop procrastinating once and for all, check it out at http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Gareth also has plans to offer more holiday discounts, so to ensure you get notified of when those become available sign up at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

We then launched into the show with very special guest Jordan “Jymaster11” Young. He shared some great stories about his poker journey which has spanned for over a decade already. We discussed his rise to prominence in both the live and online MTT worlds. He talked at length about the ups and downs (including winning and losing millions of dollars) that he has experienced along that way and he even answered several listener questions. If you’d like to find out how to learn more effectively and efficiently and how to take your game to the next level, give this episode a listen. You won’t be disappointed!

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Episode 27 - Post-Ante Poker and Self-Discipline

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 21:50:23 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner kicked off Episode 27 by discussing the fact that the holiday season is upon us! There is no better time of the year than now to think about all the things you’re grateful for as well as to start planning for an amazing 2018.

We then launched into the show (21:30) with Gareth answering a question about the adjustments we need to make when antes kick in. As Gareth explained, there are a number of important strategic adjustments that need to occur as M changes/decreases. It is critical that you open wider and defend your BB more often. Having said that, it is important to keep a BB defense range that is made up of hands that realize equity well.

(45:52) Tricia then answered the question: is it possible to build self-discipline? The short answer is YES and several practical strategies were offered that explain exactly how. You’ll need to put in some effort, but it is possible to restrain your impulses and make decisions that are good for you – even when you don’t feel like it!

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Episode 26 - Dealing With Sleep Issues

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 19:23:26 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner kicked off Episode 26 by discussing the fact that Gareth is a bit under the weather but that didn’t stop him and his poker buddies from posting a vlog of their recent live poker MTT adventures! Check it out here:

We then launched into the show with Tricia addressing a question about how to deal with sleep issues. Specifically, a listener asked about how to get better sleep when you are amped up after a poker session. Tricia broke down the research on why sleep is so important to performance and how you can get a better night’s sleep.

Gareth chimed in with some of his own sleep issues and we discussed what to do when your sleep schedule is interrupted by deep MTT runs. HINT: take a nap Several practical strategies were shared that should help most sleep problems.

Bottom line: sleep is critical to making better decisions and to performing at your best and most players are woefully sleep deprived. Sleep really is the secret sauce to better performance.

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Episode 25 - Dealing With Depression and Understanding The Push Fold Numbers

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:23:28 +0000

MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner kicked off Episode 25 by discussing the latest on the UK live MTT poker scene, and Gareth revealed that a vlog of his recent poker trip is on the horizon! Please stay tuned for that.

We then launched into the show with Tricia addressing a question about depression. Specifically, a listener asked about how to know if one has a diagnosable depression and what to do about it. Tricia broke down the 9 key diagnostic criteria to determine if one needs to see a qualified professional for treatment.

We then discussed a variety of potential behavioral and cognitive strategies that can be used to reduce depressive symptoms. Depression is called the common cold of psychology, as it is extremely widespread but luckily, there are many effective forms of treatment.

Gareth then answered a question sent in by Dennis who wanted to know how to apply the information he gets when he runs Holdem Resources Calculator. Gareth pointed out that getting an answer is one thing, but knowing what to do with that information is another thing entirely. You have to be aware of the adjustments that you need to take with the information you have. Just because a hand is a theoretically correct shove doesn’t always mean it’s a shove given the particulars of the situation. Stack sizes and opponents are critical when it comes to determining if you should take marginal spots.

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Episode 24 - Staying Motivated and Effective Stack 3-Betting

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 20:33:29 +0000

In episode 24, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner kicked off the show by discussing some of the latest poker news including the changes at Pokerstars and Phil Ivey’s recent court case.

We then launched into the show with Tricia answering a listener question about how to stay motivated when it is taking a long time to move up in stakes and progress seems slow. Tricia explained the four variables in the motivation equation and gave some tips on how to stay motivated for the long haul.

Gareth then addressed a question that one of his coaching clients brought up regarding effective stack sizes and how we play when we have the larger or smaller of the two. As an example, there is a big difference when a 15bb stack opens from the cutoff and we are in the BB with 40bbs versus when a 40bb stack opens in the cutoff and we have 15bb in the BB. Gareth explained the various options for jamming versus min-raising as well as cbetting.

Timestamps - Mindset question: 23m 45s; MTT question: 45m 45s

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Episode 23 - Slow-structured MTTs and Actually Achieving Your Goals

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 12:08:20 +0000

In episode 23, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner kicked off the show by discussing a bit about the MTTs Gareth played recently on America’s Cardroom. Tricia then talked about her continuing studies with the Solve For Why Academy.

We then launched into the show with Gareth addressing a question requesting tips of playing slow-structured MTTs. Listener Jonas asked if one should follow a low-variance route and play small ball or go really big and play long ball when playing a deep, slow structured tournament.

We discussed the ins and outs of our experiences playing these types on MTTs and we addressed GTO versus exploitative styles in particular. Gareth emphasized that improving turn and river play is key when playing deep.

Tricia then answered a question from Stewart where he asked how to get from goal setting and planning and to actual execution. Most players find setting goals and making plans to be relatively easy, but executing those plans can be quite challenging. Tricia outlined 4 key disciplines to execution.

Time stamps:

15:11 – Gareth introduces his tournament poker strategy question
36:56 – Tricia introduces her mindset question

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Episode 22 - Pre-Game Routines and Accumulating Chips Deep In Tournaments

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 11:42:41 +0000

In episode 22, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner opened the show by taking a bit of time discussing how to get the most value out of the courses, books and other content you consume to improve your poker. Tricia is studying GTO concepts right now and she and Gareth talked about how it’s important to know GTO lines so you can deviate from them to exploit opponents.

In a recent lower buy-in live MTT, Gareth practised chatting up his table mates and used the information he gained to exploit them. Using all his skills and with a little bit of luck, he made the final table as the chip leader. Unfortunately, he had a couple of hands that did not work out in his favor and he busted in 8th. We then took a couple of minutes to chat about the unforgiving nature of MTTs.

We then launched into the show with Tricia answering a question about pre-game routines/warm-ups. A pregame routine that you use consistently can help you get into the zone quicker and can prime you to concentrate and focus better.

Tricia also shred some research by Drs. John Kounious and Mark Beeman from Northwestern University that shows that being in a positive mood is associated with better decision making and emotional control. For this reason, it is critical that your pregame routine put you in a good mood.

This week’s question for Gareth concerned the best way to accumulate chips deep in a MTT. Again, Gareth gave tips on finding players to exploit. Many players tighten up too much as the final table approaches and they are ripe to be stolen from. It is key to be very observant. You can play a ton of small pots and if one of these tight players plays back at you, just give up. If you look for them (and know what to look for), you’ll find a ton of good spots to pick up chips!

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Episode 21 - Observed Poker and How Do You Play AKs?

Sat, 07 Oct 2017 12:54:29 +0000

In episode 21, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Consultant Dr. Tricia Cardner opened the show by discussing the recent mass shooting that occurred in Las Vegas. It is a very sad situation that is quite complicated by the gun laws in the USA. Gareth shared the UK perspective and Tricia outlined some of the criminological and psychological as well as legal issue that exist in the USA. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families at this difficult time.

After this sobering discussion, we launched into the show with Gareth answering a question about how to properly play AKs when we open a ~30bb stack from middle position and get 3-bet by a tight player in the cut-off. As with all spots in poker, it is good practice to consider all options. There are a few spots where flatting makes the most sense, but Gareth goes over the reasons why a 4-bet jam is the best play.

Then Tricia introduced a question from a listener named Bob who asked why he needs to have a backer or friend watching him in order to play his best. He notes that his play takes a hit when he doesn’t have the pressure of an observer on him.

There are many research studies that look at the variables that produce peak performance under pressure, but the latest research points to an enzyme in the brain (COMT) that keeps our dopamine levels in the prefrontal cortex at proper levels. When we get a dopamine surge, the levels must come down and some of us have a variant of COMT that removes them very quickly and efficiently and some of us have a variant that is slow in removing them. Some of us are mixed, but most research focuses on the high and low as of this recording.

The findings indicate that if you have the hardworking, fast version, you will benefit from being in a pressure filled situation. If you have the slow, lazy variant, you will not respond as well to stress and pressure unless you have experience with playing under stress.

The research Tricia mentioned on Taiwanese students COMT levels and test performance can be found at:
Brain Cogn. 2009 Dec;71(3):300-5. doi: 10.1016/j.bandc.2009.07.011. Epub 2009 Aug 22.

Tricia then gave examples of how to manage your responses for each type. It is possible to improve your responses to stress whether you need to amp it up like Bob or tamp it down.

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Episode 20 - Why Common Sense Is Not So Common

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 16:33:43 +0000

In episode 20, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner open the show by discussing the recent runs Gareth has been having in the WCOOP & Powerfest. While he had a couple of deep runs, a big score was not forthcoming – this time!

Tricia is still hard at work in the Primer class that Matt Berkey, Christian Soto and Jordan Young from Solve For Why Academy are currently teaching. This class is an in-depth look at range based poker & it requires a fair amount of study! This week we covered a lot of GTO concepts.

If you’d like to join her in going back to school, Gareth is offering a 20% discount on his classes and lessons at www.MTTpokerschool.com – just use the discount code: back2school when you check-out. The code is good through the end of the month (September 2017).

After that, we launched into the show with Tricia answering a compelling question sent in by Keith who asks why common sense is not so common among poker players. A long discussion about the many factors that impede our ability to think rationally ensued. Tricia explained that rational thought is actually quite difficult to attain thanks to a number of cognitive biases that we all exhibit. A main reason for this is that we form our beliefs first and then seek out evidence to support them instead of going about it in the opposite direction.

Gareth also shared some of his experiences as a qualified teacher and explained how there are also many different learning styles that contribute to exceptional learning. If you want to be a more rational thinker, you’ve got to train yourself to think in a scientific manner.

We covered the knowledge illusion, confirmation bias, and how we are all much more adept at seeing irrationality in others than in our own selves.

All in all, if you would like to improve your reasoning at poker, it is a good exercise to take the time to write out your complete strategy. By doing this, you’ll likely see areas where you are not as clear and logical as you would like to be.

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Also, the 20% off discount code for Gareth’s lessons or products is back2school – just apply it at checkout and your discount will be applied!

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Episode 19 - Dealing With Pressure and Calling 3-Bet Jams

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 09:59:51 +0000

In episode 19, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner open the show by discussing the fun Gareth has been having playing the WCOOP & Powerfest. He’s had a couple of deep runs, but is still awaiting a big score!

Tricia has been hard at work taking the Primer class that Matt Berkey and Jordan Young from Solve For Why Academy are currently teaching. This class is an in-depth look at range based poker & it requires a fair amount of study!

If you’d like to join her in going back to school, Gareth is offering a 20% discount on his classes and lessons at www.mttpokerschool.com/shop – just use the discount code: BACK2SCHOOL when you check-out. The code is good through the end of the month (September 2017).

After that, we get into the show with Tricia answering a common question sent in by Peter who asks why, in the heat of battle, he cannot make the correct play even when he is sure he knows what it is. A long discussion about the role pressure plays in peak performance ensued. Tricia explains that the brain has limited working memory and gives some tips on how to optimize it in stressful situations.

Gareth then tackles a question from listener Jon on how to play small pairs versus a shove in a multi-table SNG where he was the chip leader 12 off the money. Gareth explains the difference between ICM and chip EV and concludes after considering all the relevant factors that calling off with 77 in this spot was the correct play.

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Or tweet it to us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Also, the 20% off discount code for Gareth’s lessons or products is back2school – just apply it at checkout and your discount will be applied!

Enroll in Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)

If you have issues with procrastination, my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination can help! (use coupon code wsop2017 for $20 off): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 18 - Deliberate Practice

Sat, 09 Sep 2017 19:46:32 +0000

In episode 18, MTT Dr. Tricia Cardner opens the show by explaining that Gareth is off playing poker, so today’s episode will be a solo venture. A listener sent in a question asking for more information on deliberate practice and how it applies to poker.

Deliberate practice is the use of a high degree of focused effort to develop specific skills and concepts beyond one’s current abilities. It is much more than showing up to play. Most of us know that playing poker will only get us so far and then we hit a performance plateau. If you want to become truly great, then designing your study sessions using deliberate practice strategies is for you! This episode breaks down the tips, tricks, and strategies that you can implement now to take your expertise to the next level.

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Or tweet it to us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)

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Episode 17 - Bad Beats, Downswings and Bounty Strategy

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 15:26:54 +0000

In episode 17, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner open the show by discussing the crazy weather we’ve been having here in Texas. They then move on to the questions. Gareth’s question centered around the proper adjustments for bounty MTTs with an emphasis on progressive bounty structures. Specifically, he explained how the bounty changes the pot odds which then leads to changes in push-fold. Typically, we should be calling shoves much wider than normal because we are getting an amazing price.

This episode also features Tricia answering a question about how to deal with the bad beats and downswings that come with poker. She explains how having the right expectations can set you up for a smoother ride on the poker journey. The reality is that bad things happen at the poker table and when we recognize this and accept it, we will experience less stress and strife. Second, you need to practice thinking about what is in your control and what is not and put all of your focus on things you can control.

Don’t forget to sign up for a chance to win 10% of Gareth’s WCOOP & Powerfest action: https://gleam.io/vwGEc/10-of-gareth-james-wcoop-and-powerfest-action

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Or tweet it to us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)

If you have issues with procrastination, my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination can help! (use coupon code wsop2017 for $20 off): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 16 - Maintaining Your A-Game and Cashout Strategy

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 15:26:07 +0000

In episode 16, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner open the show by discussing the merits of prop bets when it comes to exercise and then they tackle two interesting listener questions. First up, Tricia answers a question about how to maintain one’s A-game. She gives a rundown of the factors that contribute to playing in the zone and discusses some barriers. She also highlights the importance of managing your energy in order to extend your time in the zone.

This episode also features Gareth answering a question about how to cash out from your winning sessions. Gareth references a 2010 article by Jennifear on the topic and explains how to take cash out while still growing your bankroll.

Want us to answer your poker question?

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Or tweet it to us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool

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Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)

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Episode 15 - Financial Freedom and River Bet Sizing

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:27:11 +0000

In episode 15, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner discuss two interesting listener questions. First up, Tricia answers part two of listener Steve’s question from last week where he asked about having financial freedom as a goal. Gareth and Tricia talked about what financial freedom means as well as some ideas on how to attain it. A couple of book recommendations were also offered.

This episode also features Gareth answering a strategy question about how to decide on the optimal bet size on the river. Gareth outlines a series of things to think about with regard to our opponent’s tendencies that can help us determine the best river bet sizing. In general, if your opponent is sensitive, then you should use a large sizing with your bluffs and a small one with your value hands. Your goal it to extract maximum value with your hand!

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Or tweet it to us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool

Don’t forget to Sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ and watch how Gareth turned $22 into over $23,000 at https://www.mttpokerschool.com/the-classroom

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Episode 14 - Setting Goals and 15-25bb Range Construction

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 09:25:50 +0000

In episode 14, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner discuss two listener questions that both came into our respective Facebook groups this week. The first question tackled has to do with setting poker goals when you have limited time available and lots of potential study material. It is important to gain clarity about what it is you exactly want and then you want to break your goals into specific small but focused daily tasks.

This episode also features Gareth answering a query about how to play a 15-25bb stack. This is a situation that comes up all the time in MTTs. Gareth outlines a series of questions to ask about our opponent’s tendencies that can help us determine our proper play. He also provides instructions for using Holdem Resources calculator to examine various plays. Doing this work in advance is critical to being able to play well in the moment.

Want us to answer your poker question?

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Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

Or tweet it to us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @gazelligpoker

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online goal-setting course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker)

If you have issues with procrastination, my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination can help (use coupon code wsop2017 for $20 off): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 13 - Achieve More Goals and Flop More Straights

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 19:44:36 +0000

In episode 13, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner discuss a listener question on how to set and achieve more goals using Parkinson’s Law and the Eisenhower Effect.

This episode also features a hand history where hero flops a straight on a monotone board. All aspects of play on each street are considered and we hash out the best lines on each street from both the point of view of the hero as well as the villain.

Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind or @gazelligpoker or @DrTriciaCardner or post it in my private facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

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and join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroom

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If you have issues with procrastination, my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination can help (use coupon code wsop2017 for $20 off): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 12 - Positive Reactions To An Aggressive Small Blind

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 10:27:12 +0000

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner discuss a listener question about how to deal with a SB who constantly shoves on your BB. Many people find this situation very frustrating! Tricia covers the psychological aspects of the situation while Gareth provides a solid theoretical foundation for when you should fold and when you should call.

After listening to episode and doing a bit of practice with ICMizer, Holdem Resources Calculator & Flopzilla, you’ll be well on your way to defending your BB effectively with minimal mental fuss!

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Episode 11 - WSOP Update and Relationships

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 11:24:27 +0000

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner discuss a bit about her play in the Marathon event at the World Series of Poker. They also talk about how to respond to being card dead in tournaments. Then, they turn their attention to this week’s question which is about handling relationship issues that come with a poker career. They discuss common pain points and offer up some advice on how to use organization and communication to improve things.

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Episode 10 - Dr Cardner's WSOP Experience So Far

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 13:46:02 +0000

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner discuss her trip to the World Series of Poker. They talk about the various tournament series in Las Vegas as well as some common mistakes opponents are making.

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Episode 9 - Bad Habits and Rebuy Strategy

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 22:49:21 +0000

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions on rebuy MTTs and on how to break bad habits. They also discuss their thoughts on the Super High Roller Bowl (SHRB) with special emphasis on Kevin Hart and what his presence could mean for the poker world. A brief conversation was also had about Phil Hellmuth showing up late to the SHRB which is a stacked, tough event.

Dr. Tricia answers a question from a potential coaching client on how to break bad habits. She discusses the role of awareness, how cues trigger us and how environmental design can help.

Gareth then explains the factors that go into deciding whether or not to play a rebuy MTT. He also covers how your strategy should change for rebuy events.

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Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

Episode 8 - Focus and Defending Your Big Blind

Fri, 26 May 2017 18:15:59 +0000

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions related to dealing with big blind defense and focus at the table. They also discuss the pros and cons of hotel versus house/condo while at the WSOP.

Dr. Tricia answers a question from one of her members from her private Facebook group (Poker Mindset Mastery Lab) regarding how to stay focused – especially after a mistake. She discusses a quick and yet effective process for regaining focus.

Gareth then explains the importance of big blind defense and gives some things to think about when deciding whether or not to defend. Frequencies are discussed as are opponent tendencies.

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Episode 7 - Obnoxious Opponents and Stacksize Awareness

Fri, 19 May 2017 15:44:48 +0000

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions related to stack size awareness and dealing with obnoxious opponents at the table.

Dr. Tricia answers a question from one of her members from her private Facebook group (Poker Mindset Mastery Lab) regarding how to deal with unsavory and obnoxious behavior at the table. She discusses how going into the session with a clear focus can help. It is also advisable to make plans in advance for how you will deal with such a scenario.

Gareth then tackles a question about how to play various stack sizes. He offers advice for stacks ranging from 1bb – 40bb and talks about the various considerations that go into deciding which lines to take. Since most MTTs are played with 40bbs or less, this information is critical to understand.

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Episode 6 - Discipline and Late Registration

Fri, 12 May 2017 15:34:52 +0000

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions related to late MTT registration and discipline at the table.

Listener Jon asked how late one should register for an online MTT when registration is open for hours. Gareth explains that how late you should register depends on a variety of factors with the most important being your skill level at various stack depths. He also covers how this applies to live MTTs.

Dr. Tricia then answers a question from Daniel regarding how to cultivate discipline at the table – especially when you want to play every hand. She discusses the difference between a pro attitude and an amateur one as well as how to utilize the mantra “try to create a game that you can win.”

Want us to answer your poker question? Tweet it to us: @PokerOnTheMind, @gazelligpoker or @DrTriciaCardner

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Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse.

Episode 5 - Pre-Game Warmup and Final Table Spot

Fri, 05 May 2017 17:19:31 +0000

In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions regarding how wide you should call shoves at a final table when you have a medium stack. Gareth explains that it is critical to react correctly to big stack shoves when there are small stacks on the table. It would be a disaster if you busted with a 25 bb stack when there are sub-20bb stacks on the table. He outlined the top-down approach that he uses to make these decisions while at the table.

Dr. Tricia then answers a question regarding the pregame warmup. She shares a 4 step process that you can use to design a personalized warmup routine. You can also use this routine anytime you feel out of sorts at the table. If you want to maintain a focused, calm demeanor, then take the time to map out your own warmup.

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Sign up for Dr. Cardner’s FREE online course called: Rev Up Your Poker Success (http://bit.ly/RevPoker) or check out my new premium course Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination (and sign up for a free trial): http://bit.ly/ProOnlineCourse

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The WSOP 2017 Schedule spreadsheet mentioned in the episode is available at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8f949eiqi7swl7q/WSOP2017.xlsx?dl=0. Thanks to Kenny Hallaert for putting this together.

Episode 4 - Table Talk and Shortstack Adjustments

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 16:19:10 +0000

In today’s episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions regarding how to adjust your push-fold strategy based off of both stack size and opponent tendencies. Gareth explains what we should do if our opponents are not shoving correctly because in these spots it is critical that we get these decisions right: our bankroll depends on it!

Dr. Tricia then answers a question regarding speech play. If you’ve ever wondered how to handle speech play at the table, we’ve got you covered. Besides letting you know the best book on the subject (Verbal Tells by Zachary Elwood), we explain how most people are not able to balance their verbal tells and as such give off quite a bit of useful information that you can use to your advantage.

We also chat about my new online course called Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination & I give a few helpful tips and Gareth's Mini Sunday Million Review.

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Get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/

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Episode 3 - Effective Study and Playing a 20bb Stack

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 13:34:24 +0000

In today’s episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner tackle questions regarding how to properly play a 20bb stack and how to study more efficiently.

Gareth received a hand history whereby hero found himself in a tricky spot with AQo in the big blind and a 20bb stack. Gareth reveals the proper way to play your hands if you find yourself in a similar spot.

Dr. Tricia then goes over an equation that, if mastered, will turn you into an efficiency ninja. She explains that if you want to get more out of your study, you must increase your focus and intensity.
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Episode 2 - Downswings and Tilt

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 09:19:34 +0000

In this week's episode, MTT Coach Gareth James answers a question from a listener on how to deal with downswings. He gives a detailed response that includes information on:

- Moving down in stakes
- Playing smaller fields
- Studying and its importance to downswings
- Volume adjustments
- Focus

Mental Game Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner advises a listener on how to stop tilt. She explains that our brain exhibits a negativity bias and that it is simply not possible to live an emotion-free existence. The trick is to understand that we can still make +EV choices even when we don’t feel like it. She then reveals the two things that we can control while at the table.

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Episode 1 - Anger Management and AQs

Sun, 26 Mar 2017 13:45:30 +0000

Gareth James and Dr Tricia Cardner discuss two questions sent in by listeners: one on anger, how it manifests itself in poker and how to deal with it; and the other on a specific tournament spot with AQs facing a preflop raise.