Episode 187 - High Performance Poker: Chapter 4 - Knowing Your Achilles Heel

Welcome to Episode 187! 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 knowing your Achilles heel and developing strategies for dealing with it. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• A deep dive into the most common Achilles heel: procrastination
• How task-aversion leads to negative emotions
• The role rumination, avoidance, emotion-driven behavior, and self-criticism play in tilt and procrastination
• The difference between destructive and constructive thinking

Resources
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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

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