Episode 174 - Happy Is Now Or Never

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