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Episode 119 - Well, He's Definitely A Donk Oct 18, 2021

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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 Oct 11, 2021

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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.)
 Want us to answer your poker question?
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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 117 - When You Have A Hammer, Everything Looks Like A Nail Oct 04, 2021

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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
 Want us to answer your poker question?
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Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here:
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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 116 - Kindness, Compassion and Bounty Spots Aug 17, 2021

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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
Want us to answer your poker question?
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Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure
Buy Gareth's MTT course: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-course
Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 115 - So, You Wanna Go Pro? Aug 10, 2021

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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.
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
Purchase Gareth's MTT course: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-course
Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 114 - 15bb Blind vs Blind Strategy Tips Aug 02, 2021

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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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Looking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure
Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 113 - The Fear of Failure (Get In There And Play) Jul 26, 2021

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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
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
Buy MTT Game Changer, Gareth's tournament poker course: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-course
Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 112 - Triple Barrel Fail Jul 19, 2021

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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”
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
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Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 111 - Dealing with ADHD as a Poker Player Jul 13, 2021

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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
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
Sign up for Gareth's tournament poker course, MTT Game Changer: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-course
Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Episode 110 - Embrace Variance or Avoid It? Jul 07, 2021

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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
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
Enrol on Gareth's tournament poker course, MTT Game Changer: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-course
Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

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