Episode 172 - 80:20

Poker On The Mind Podcast

Welcome to Episode 172! 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 discussed a question from Larry who wants to go pro but who suffers from
procrastination specifically related to studying.
Topics discussed include:
● The psychological reasons why we procrastinate including fear of failure, fear of
uncertainty, fear of looking stupid and fear of success
● The best ways to train & learn using active strategies
● Planning study using the 80/20 rule
● Ways to reduce self-sabotaging behaviors (procrastination, perfectionism, complacency)
● Why it’s important not to lose perspective & to never give up
Resources
Preorder Gareth’s book The Final Table: https://amzn.to/3ZOjCcV
Order Purposeful Practice for Poker: https://amzn.to/41QBGVC
Dr. Cardner’s Progressive relaxation video (short version): https://youtu.be/pBbuwcFbfFA
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