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

Welcome to Episode 190! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. The hosts kick off a WSOP/SCOOP prep series in this episode by interviewing poker professional, coach, and author Dara O’Kearney.Topics discussed in this episode include: Preparing for live events by optimizing sleep, diet, and other lifestyle factorsAn exploration of WSOP milestone satellites and how they differ from a regular satelliteThe importance of consolidating your learning and applying what you’ve learned at the tablesHow to look for specific mistakes to exploit ResourcesDara’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 ButtonCheck 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/PokerMindsetMasteryOr in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 189! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts continue their exploration of high-performance poker with a specific focus on “bouncebackability” also known as the art of resilience. Topics discussed in this episode include: A deep dive into the research on resilienceThe research findings regarding the ability to bounce “forward.”The importance of post-traumatic growth to improving and feeling goodHow learning from your mistakes can help you be more resilientResourcesHow 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 ButtonCheck 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/PokerMindsetMasteryOr in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 188! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts continue their exploration of high-performance poker with a specific focus on high-performance physiology. Topics discussed in this episode include: A deep dive into the most critical physiological aspects of high performance: sleep, diet and exerciseThe research findings regarding the differences in sleep totals between experts and amateursHow sleep helps with memory consolidationTypes of foods/diets that are recommended for high performanceResourcesLight Therapy Lamp Sunrise Alarm ClockHow 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 ButtonCheck 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/PokerMindsetMasteryOr in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

Welcome to Episode 187! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts continue their exploration of high-performance poker with a specific focus on knowing your Achilles heel and developing strategies for dealing with it. Topics discussed in this episode include: A deep dive into the most common Achilles heel: procrastinationHow task-aversion leads to negative emotionsThe role rumination, avoidance, emotion-driven behavior, and self-criticism play in tilt and procrastinationThe difference between destructive and constructive thinkingResourcesHow 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 ButtonCheck 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 HardyOrder 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/PokerMindsetMasteryOr in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 186! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts continue their exploration of high-performance poker with a specific focus on developing the right mindset. Topics discussed in this episode include: The difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset & how they relate to developing a high-performance mindsetHow to use mental contrasting to avoid being overly optimistic when creating your goalsThe role learned optimism plays in peak performanceWhy being results-oriented can lead to anxiety and choking and what to do insteadResourcesHow strong is your mental game? Take my Poker Mindset Mastery Assessment and find out! Sign up for Gareth’s weekly newsletter On The ButtonCheck out Dr. Cardner’s Progressive relaxation video (short version): https://youtu.be/pBbuwcFbfFA Dr. Cardner’s < 60 second video with the instructions for tactical breathing: https://youtube.com/shorts/bMfR8nwQdto?feature=share Check out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ Order Gareth’s book The Final Table: https://amzn.to/3ZOjCcV Order Purposeful Practice for Poker: https://amzn.to/41QBGVC Order Positive Poker: https://amzn.to/430foBf Order Peak Poker Performance: https://amzn.to/453miWX Carol Dweck’s Mindset book: https://amzn.to/3U4PbiJ Piers Steele’s book The Procrastination Equation: https://amzn.to/4bc2Mv0 Learned Optimism: https://amzn.to/3tVNvh2 Want us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryOr in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Or Tweet (X) us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 185! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts continue their exploration of high-performance poker with a specific focus on winning systems and habits. Topics discussed in this episode include: The power of atomic habits & the 4 laws of behavior changeHow to use implementation intentions and temptation bundling to make it easier to create and stick to high performance habitsThe importance of systematizing the peak performance cycleResourcesAtomic 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/PokerMindsetMasteryOr in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

Welcome to Episode 184! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts explain that they are going to serialize the podcast into themes. This first theme is going to be around designing for and achieving high poker performance. Topics discussed include: What high-performance poker is and how to best achieve itHow to use commitment and motivation to increase your odds of successThe importance of knowing and understanding the motivation equationWhat the high-performance cycle looks like and how to use it to improve your gameResourcesThe 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/PokerMindsetMasteryOr in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 183! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts discuss a question sent in by Georgina who wanted our advice on maximizing her study. Topics discussed include: Things to think about when studying for MTTs in particularHow to determine the best areas to put your attention onThe importance of an accountability group & peer supportHow to use the Feynmann Technique to enhance learningResourcesOrder 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/PokerMindsetMasteryOr in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Or Tweet (X) us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 182! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts discuss a question sent in by Barry who wanted our advice on managing his emotions at the table - and specifically about berating players via the chatbox. Topics discussed include:Why awareness is the first step in managing emotionsBeing aware of the “shoulds” and entitlementFocusing on the process, not the resultsWhy insight does not lead to behavioral changeResources:Order Gareth’s book The Final Table: https://amzn.to/3ZOjCcV Order Purposeful Practice for Poker: https://amzn.to/41QBGVC Order Positive Poker: https://amzn.to/430foBf Order Peak Poker Performance: https://amzn.to/453miWX Check out Dr. Cardner’s Progressive relaxation video (short version): https://youtu.be/pBbuwcFbfFA Dr. Cardner’s < 60 second video with the instructions for tactical breathing: https://youtube.com/shorts/bMfR8nwQdto?feature=share Check out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ Check out Tricia’s on-demand mental game trainings at: https://www.drtriciacardner.com/ Want us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryOr in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Or Tweet (X) us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 181! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts discuss a question sent in by Matt who wanted our advice on managing a downswing early on one’s poker career. Topics discussed include: Being able to assess ability and separate that from your resultsHow to manage your thoughts, feelings, and responses to get the results you wantThe difference between our feelings of a situation and the facts of the situationThe importance of being resilient so you can keep goingResources:Order Gareth’s book The Final Table: https://amzn.to/3ZOjCcV Order Purposeful Practice for Poker: https://amzn.to/41QBGVC Order Positive Poker: https://amzn.to/430foBf Order Peak Poker Performance: https://amzn.to/453miWX Check out Dr. Cardner’s Progressive relaxation video (short version): https://youtu.be/pBbuwcFbfFA Dr. Cardner’s < 60-second video with the instructions for tactical breathing: https://youtube.com/shorts/bMfR8nwQdto?feature=share Check out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ Sign up for Tricia's Mindset Matters Newsletter at: https://www.drtriciacardner.com/ Want us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryOr in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @gazelligpoker @PokerOnTheMind