Poker On The Mind Podcast

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Episode 179 - Stop Memorizing & Get Logical Oct 06, 2023

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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 Sep 22, 2023

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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 Sep 02, 2023

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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? Jun 24, 2023

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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 Jun 12, 2023

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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)

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 174 - Happy Is Now Or Never Apr 14, 2023

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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

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 173 - Poker Immersion? Apr 07, 2023

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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

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 172 - 80:20 Apr 01, 2023

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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! Mar 24, 2023

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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 Mar 17, 2023

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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/

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