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 ..read more

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 cras ..read more

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 th ..read more

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 ..read more

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 heav ..read more

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 di ..read more

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 op ..read more

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 re ..read more

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 your ..read more

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 procrastinati ..read more