Poker On The Mind Podcast

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Episode 99 - Maintaining Productivity During Stressful Times Mar 15, 2021

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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
Join our Facebook groups:
Gareth's MTT focused group is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerProfits
Tricia's group on mindset is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Episode 98 - Motivation to Exercise and a BvB Hand Breakdown Mar 08, 2021

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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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Join our Facebook groups:
Gareth's MTT focused group is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerProfits
Tricia's group on mindset is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Episode 97 - Staying Positive When You're Running Bad Mar 02, 2021

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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
You can buy Gareth’s Tournament Poker Course 'MTT Game Changer' at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ so you can make more deep runs, reach more final tables and compete with the pros.
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 96 - Conflicting Goals, Satellite Bubble Strategy and (Not) Second Guessing Yourself Feb 23, 2021

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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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Join our Facebook groups:
Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group, 'Mindset Mastery for Poker Players': https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/
Gareth’s private Facebook group, 'Poker Profits - MTT Strategy & Systems to WIN: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits
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Buy Gareth’s tournament poker course, 'MTT Game Changer' at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/
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
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Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:
Don’t forget to grab 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
Watch FREE tournament poker strategy content from Gareth: https://www.youtube.com/mttpokerschool
If you want to learn more about training your mindset, check out Tricia’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner
Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 95 - The Effects of a High Stress Job on Your Poker Time Feb 15, 2021

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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 Feb 08, 2021

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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 Feb 01, 2021

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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 Jan 25, 2021

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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 Jan 18, 2021

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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 Jan 12, 2021

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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

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