Welcome to Episode 169! 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 talked about Gareth’s recent trip to play live poker. Then we answered a listener question about hand ranges for the final table/stages of a tournament. Topics discussed include: ● An update on the events Gareth played and the one he won at the Dublin Poker Festival ● Why final tables are unique and ...
Mar 11, 2023•30 min•Ep. 169
Welcome to Episode 168! 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 answer a question from Paul who wants to know our opinion on how long someone can expect to play at a high level with good results as he has noticed that there are not too many older players that fit this criteria. Topics discussed include: ● The difference between crystallized and fluid intelligence...
Mar 03, 2023•29 min
Welcome to Episode 167! 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 answer a question from Gary who wants to know if we think players focus too much on being balanced in low stakes MTTs versus focusing on fundamentals and using info to exploit. Topics discussed include: ● How understanding GTO can help us decide when and how to exploit weaker players ● How to ...
Feb 24, 2023•33 min
Welcome to Episode 166! 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 answer a question from a listener called Pat who wants to know if he should change his strategy in response to being tired at the table during live events. Topics discussed include: ● The answer to the question of whether or not your strategy when you’re tired ● How to identify and respond to ...
Feb 10, 2023•28 min
Welcome to Episode 165! 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 answer a question from a listener who wants some advice on how to remain calm in big hands especially because his symptoms are so noticeable & uncomfortable. Topics discussed include: ● The physiological reasons why it’s likely that arousal will be heightened during big hands ● How to quic...
Feb 03, 2023•38 min
Welcome to Episode 164! 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 answer a question from a listener who wants some advice on how not to lose focus deep in a MTT. Topics discussed include: ● Fitness updates and tips for sedentary players as well as Gareth’s upcoming book release The Final Table (preorder here: https://dandbpoker.com/products/the-final-table-p...
Jan 28, 2023•38 min
Welcome to Episode 163! 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 answer a question from a listener who wants some advice on how to cope with your KK getting cracked by a fishy player. Topics discussed include: A quick discussion on WSOP dates and Gareth’s upcoming book release The Final Table ( preorder here! ) Whether or not open-jamming T7o (in a satellit...
Jan 20, 2023•30 min
Welcome to Episode 162! 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 answer a question from a listener who wants some advice on how to control emotions and improve focus and discipline . Topics discussed include: ● An update on Tricia’s upcoming poker excursion to the Lodge ● How to use ideas from Thomas Sterner’s book The Practicing Mind to improve your mental...
Dec 23, 2022•46 min
Welcome to Episode 161! 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 went over a hand history and did a deep dive into bet sizing and range analysis on all streets when stacks are relatively deep. Topics discussed include: ● An update on Gareth’s upcoming book release & Tricia’s initial reactions to it as a reviewer ● How to bet size on paired boards when r...
Dec 17, 2022•34 min
Welcome to Episode 160! 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 answered the following listener question: I really hate my corporate job and fantasize about quitting and playing poker professionally. Is this just a mid-life crisis or should I go for it? Topics discussed include: ●A brief discussion on the psychology behind a midlife crisis ●How to weigh th...
Dec 09, 2022•33 min•Ep. 160
Welcome to Episode 159! 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 a hand history question that focused on the dynamics between ICM, open-mindedness, and mindset. Topics discussed include: ●A brief discussion on the pain of losing versus the pleasure of winning ●How to embrace and learn from mistakes ●Why it can be difficult to receive feedback ●Ban...
Dec 02, 2022•38 min•Ep. 159
Welcome to Episode 158! 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 answered a stream viewers question about risk premiums. Topics covered in this episode include: ●A brief discussion on the Pomodoro technique and how it relates to the concept of deep work ●An update of Gareth’s upcoming book: The Final Table ●Why ‘risk premium’ is an important theoretical ICM...
Nov 25, 2022•35 min
Welcome to Episode 157! 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 answered the question “how do you know when to give up on a session where nothing has been going your way?” Topics covered in this episode include: ●A discussion of the proper definition of the mental game ●Why thinking on purpose is critical to winning poker ●The best ways to use self-awarene...
Nov 18, 2022•31 min
Welcome to Episode 156! 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 answered the question: what are the top essential tools for players looking to improve their MTT strategy? Topics covered in this episode include: ●A discussion of why it’s important to train in the right way & tips on how to use the various recommended tools ●Why you need tracking softwar...
Nov 11, 2022•38 min
Welcome to Episode 155! 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 answered an anonymous listener who wanted feedback on the proper ways to improve his mental game. Topics covered in this episode include: ●A rundown of the common tilt triggers ●The role self-control and instant gratification play in the tilt response ●How to increase your awareness of tilt tr...
Nov 04, 2022•31 min•Ep. 155
Welcome to Episode 154! 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 answered a listener question from Peter who wanted to find out if he played his hand well - particularly on the river. Topics covered in this episode include: ●A rundown of the hand as well as the factors that influence bet sizing ●The best sizing to use on jack and ten-high flops ●How to thin...
Oct 28, 2022•36 min
Welcome to Episode 153! 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 answered a listener question from Neil about the best personality type for poker. Topics covered in this episode include: ●What personality is and how it influences behaviour ●The big 5 personality categories ●How personality type may determine the type and format of poker that is preferred ●T...
Oct 21, 2022•36 min
Welcome to Episode 152! 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, Gareth announced that he has a new book coming out next summer called The Final Table. Then the conversation turned to a listener question on the best way to study turn strategy in position. Topics covered in this episode include: ●Gareth’s book writing workflow & some of the topics he will be cover...
Sep 23, 2022•30 min
Welcome to Episode 151! 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 answered a question from a listener who wants to know how to deal with nerves at the table. Topics covered in this episode include: ●Why self-awareness & self-observation are important to mental training ●The 6-2-7 breathing technique: what it is & how to use it ●The importance of medi...
Sep 09, 2022•38 min
Welcome to Episode 150! In this extended episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner take a walk down memory lane in celebration of 150 episodes! They took turns talking about their favourite episodes from 2017 to now. The episodes mentioned (which you can check out here) were: ●Episode 36: Staying motivated after winning ●Episode 01: Anger management and AQs ●Episode 49: Pull the trigger: Fear of failure, perfectionism and resilience ●Episode 36: Stayin...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Welcome to Episode 149! In this extended 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 recapped the last couple of months since the show has been on hiatus due to Gareth’s wedding and Tricia’s WSOP excursion. ●Gareth updated us on the wedding & on how life’s been as a married gent ●Tricia told some tall tales from her time at theWSOP ●Gareth & Tricia shared tips...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Welcome to Episode 148! 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 answered a mindset question about imposter syndrome. ●What imposter syndrome is and how to determine if you suffer from it. ●Link to the imposter test: https://paulineroseclance.com/pdf/IPTestandscoring.pdf ●How to recognize your pattern of imposter feelings & tips for reducing imposter syndrome ●Why using...
May 25, 2022•29 min
Welcome to Episode 147! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered a question about the mindset and strategic components of satellite poker. ●Why optimism is an important personality trait for poker players in general and satellite players in particular ●How to observe and critically evaluate your thoughts in the moment ●How the size of your bankroll i...
May 11, 2022•35 min
Welcome to Episode 146! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered a question about knowing when to sell action and otherwise move up in buyin. ●The factors to use when deciding if it is time to move up ●The factors to consider when selling action & why buying your own action may be preferable ●Always ask yourself if playing higher is about ego ●Wh...
Apr 27, 2022•35 min
Welcome to Episode 145! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered a facebook member question about how to ease yourself away from tilt when things don’t go your way at the table : ●How to rate yourself on a variety of reactive versus responsive techniques (including the rating question) ●The importance of noticing and understanding both your emotions ...
Apr 20, 2022•38 min
Welcome to Episode 144! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered not one, but two mental game queries : ●How changing to a closed pool can affect how you approach the game ●The importance of changing your focus in order to stay motivated when the games you can play are dramatically curtailed ●How the brains of older players differ from those of young...
Apr 13, 2022•43 min
Welcome to Episode 143! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts discussed the book Stillness is the Key with a focus on how it can relate to poker. Topics include: ●How important it is to have release judgment, practice acceptance and have a hobby ●The reasons why most poker “training” doesn’t work and what does ●Why you must apply what you learn and connect...
Apr 06, 2022•44 min
Welcome to Episode 142! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered a Poker Mindset Mastery Lab Facebook Group member question about controlling reckless behavior. Topics covered include: ●How most behavior is actually unconscious & why it takes work to control it ●The difference between an emotional response and a strategic response ●How to practic...
Mar 30, 2022•25 min
Welcome to Episode 141! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts discussed the role of optimism in poker success or lack thereof. Topics covered include: ●The definitions of optimism and pessimism ●How your outlook can dictate how you respond to failures ●The importance of savoring wins and tracking momentum ●How Gareth’s new program Train and Play Like the P...
Mar 23, 2022•36 min
Welcome to Episode 140! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answered a listener question regarding selecting WSOP events. Topics covered include: ●How to assess the structures ●The major criteria for good value tournaments in terms of budget ●The difference that autoshufflers can make to MTT value ●How Gareth’s new program Train and Play Like the Pros ca...
Mar 16, 2022•41 min
