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

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

Welcome to Episode 89! 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 the latest WSOP news, the hosts turned to answering a listener question about making and keeping New Year’s Resolutions.

Topics covered include:

• The difference between goal setting and goal achievement
• How our goals need to relate back to our purpose in order to be sticky
• Why we need to think about not only our goals but also the strategy and tactics we are going to use to reach our goals
• Why it is ok to change up tactics when needed
• Why is important to account for likely obstacles when we are planning our resolutions
Don’t forget that Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called
Crack the Code: Free Yourself From Procrastination & save 50% off with the code NEWYEARS2021 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/?coupon=NEWYEARS2021

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

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

Welcome to Episode 88! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset as well as a nod to the holidays! After starting off with a brief catch-up, the hosts turned to answering a listener question about bluff catching the river that was based on a recent hand played in a MTT.

Topics covered include:

• The role that confirmation bias can play in our poker decisions
• How to prevent confirmation bias by looking for evidence that is contrary to your assumptions
• Why we need to consider the range of hands our opponent can be bluffing with
• Why blockers matter when it comes to bluff catching
• Why we must connect all the dots in a hand before we make big decisions

Don’t forget that Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50

Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.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

Welcome to Episode 87! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset as well as the holidays! This episode starts with a brief catch-up with the hosts before they turned to answering a listener question that was a follow up to the depression topic that was covered in Episode 85.

Topics covered include:

• Poker books that are great gifts including mentions of Purposeful Practice for Poker & Mastering Small Stakes Pot Limit Omaha
• How to differentiate between depression and a low grade but chronic form of depression known as dysthymic disorder
• Why social comparison is a mood killer and how to avoid it
• The 4 basic human needs and how to fulfil those needs in a healthy manner

Don’t forget that Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50

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

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

Welcome to Episode 86! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! This episode starts with a brief catch-up with the hosts before they turned to answering a listener question regarding a hand played late in a tournament where his opponent took a very aggressive line from the big blind.

Topics covered include:

• The factors to consider when playing late in a tournament including bubble factors
• How to vary your bet sizing based off stack sizes and positions
• How to respond to a small check raise when you have 2 overs, Ace high & a backdoor flush draw
• How to determine what hands your opponent will likely take aggressive lines with

Don’t forget that Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50

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

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

Welcome to Episode 85! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! This episode starts with a brief catch-up with the hosts before answering a listener question regarding depression.

Topics covered include:

• The signs and symptoms of depression
• How to know if you have depression or something else
• The various types of treatments for depression
• What to look for in a treatment provider

Don’t forget that Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50

Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can join MTT Game Changer over at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger

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

Welcome to Episode 84! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! This episode includes a hand history and some chatting about a couple of interesting self-help books.

Topics covered include:

•The 5 AM Club (get it at: https://amzn.to/2IMHUl2 )
•Start With Why (Get it at: https://amzn.to/2UxBI34 )
•The Morning Power Hour & how Gareth implements it
•The truth about how long it takes to create a habit
•When to bluff the river and how to size your bluff bets

They then discussed an interesting hand sent in by a listener about bluffing on the river (when to do it and how to size your bluff bets to accomplish your goals for the hand).

FYI: Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50

Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can sign up for MTT Game Changer group coaching at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger

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

Welcome to Episode 83! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! This episode is all about how to decide what poker materials are best for the beginning player and how to determine who could be a good coach. Ideas include:

•Which materials to avoid
•Current poker books – Excelling at Tough No Limit Hold’Em Games (Get it at: https://amzn.to/35EBL3F )
•Modern Poker Theory (Get it at: https://amzn.to/35EFhuB )
•How to teach (& test) yourself

They discussed the problems that are inherent in many poker materials as well as the issues involved in learning said materials. They also provided pointers on how to best learn from your study materials and touched on picking a good coach.

FYI: Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner

Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50

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

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 @PokerOnTheMin

Welcome to Episode 82! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset! The start of the episode finds them chatting about:

• Poker room closings
• The Polk vs. Negreanu HU battle
• The role of luck in poker & the book 'Hot Hands' – get it at: https://amzn.to/2Itb2hl
• Mindset issues related to running poorly

Then they answer a question posted by a group member regarding how he felt about taking three 7th place finishes after a period of being in a downswing. He was surprised to find himself disappointed by his results. They talk over the various mindset issues that could be in play like feeling unworthy, crooked thinking, unfairness & entitlement.

FYI: Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardner. Gareth is regularly adding tournament strategy videos to his channel: https://www.youtube.com/mttpokerschool

Get Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50

Gareth’s coaching modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/

To join MTT Game Changer, head to https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechanger

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