Welcome to Episode 186! 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 continue their exploration of high-performance poker with a specific focus on developing the right mindset. Topics discussed in this episode include:
- The difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset & how they relate to developing a high-performance mindset
- How to use mental contrasting to avoid being overly optimistic when creating your goals
- The role learned optimism plays in peak performance
- Why being results-oriented can lead to anxiety and choking and what to do instead
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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/
Order Gareth’s book
The Final Table: https://amzn.to/3ZOjCcV
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Purposeful Practice for Poker: https://amzn.to/41QBGVC
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Positive Poker: https://amzn.to/430foBf
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Peak Poker Performance: https://amzn.to/453miWX
Carol Dweck’s
Mindset book: https://amzn.to/3U4PbiJ
Piers Steele’s book
The Procrastination Equation: https://amzn.to/4bc2Mv0
Learned Optimism: https://amzn.to/3tVNvh2
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