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MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia start off by catching up on Gareth’s progress towards his 12 week year goals. They discuss the importance of proper hydration and why being a member of The 5am Club is not all that it’s cracked up to be.Then, they turn their attention to answering a question posted in Gareth’s Facebook group by Chris who fears the inevitable downswing that he believes seems to come after a winning streak. Topics covered include:● Why self-awareness is critical to managing your mindset● How to manage your bankroll to protect against downswings● Why it’s important to focus on those things that are under your controlJoin Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Join Gareth’s MTT focused Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroomLooking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cureBuy Gareth's Tournament Poker Course: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-course

Welcome to Episode 106! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. The hosts started off by catching up on Gareth’s progress towards his morning routine as well as his next 12 Week Year.Then, they turned their attention to answering a question posted in Gareth’s Facebook group by Tyler. Tyler thinks he has a mental block around losing 50% of his stack because whenever that happens to him, he rather just bust than build it back up. Topics covered include:● The importance of sticking to a morning routine● Why planning in 12 week increments is a good way to stay on track and make progress towards business, physical and mental game goals● How we can feel the urge to do something (just bust when we lose 50% of our stack) and not do it in order to meet our overall goals● Why it’s important to realize that poker can be mentally painful but we don’t have to give in to feel good in the momentJoin Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Join Gareth’s MTT focused Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroomLooking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cureBuy Gareth's Tournament Poker Course: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-course

The hosts started off by celebrating Gareth’s SCOOP $109 Deepstack win! He talked about the ups and downs that come with such an event as well as the role of patience and discipline.Then, they turned their attention to answering a question from Samuel who was seeking some tips for getting back into poker after not playing during COVID.Topics covered include:● The role luck plays in large field tournaments● Why mindset issues are a critical during large field tournaments● How to get back to studying and make it a habit● Why it’s important to keep track of your progress and make incremental progressJoin Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Join Gareth’s MTT focused Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroomLooking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cureBuy Gareth's Tournament Poker Course: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-course

Welcome to Episode 104! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. The hosts discussed the WSOP’s announcement of their fall 2021 dates. After some discussion of the possibilities that the fall festival might hold, the hosts turned their attention to answering a question sent in by David who was curious about the role ICM should play in his decision making at a final table with 3 left. In this case, David was 2nd in chips and the short stack (who folded on the button) had only 2.5bbs. The big stack was shoving every hand and David found himself looking at ATo in the BB, the big stack shoves from the SB & he wondered what the correct move was since ATo is a pretty strong hand in a 3-handed game.Topics covered include:● The role ICM plays in decision making● Why logical decision making is more important than ego driven decision making● How being triggered (or feeling bullied) can lead us to make suboptimal decisionsJoin Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Join Gareth’s tournament poker Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofitsLooking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cure

Welcome to Episode 103! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After catching up on their latest poker (including SCOOP) & life updates, the hosts turned their attention to answering a question sent in by Chris who is wondering about the impact of thinking negative thoughts that are directed towards others.Topics covered include:● The role bias can play in how we think about and respond to others● Why training yourself to notice when you’re engaged in biased thinking is critical● How to create if-then rules in advance to deal with biased thinkingJoin Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Join Gareth’s MTT focused Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroomLooking for the 10 Minute Tilt Cure? https://www.peakpokermindset.com/10-minute-tilt-cureBuy Gareth's Tournament Poker Course: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/tournament-poker-course

Welcome to Episode 102! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After catching up on their latest poker & life updates, the hosts turned their attention to answering a question sent in by Franz who is wondering about turning his hand into a bluff on the river. Topics covered include:● The factors you should consider before you decide to bluff the river● Why determining how much showdown value you have will help you make better river decisions● Understanding that population tendencies can vary drastically from GTO solutionsJoin Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Join Gareth’s private tournament poker focused group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

Welcome to Episode 101! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After catching up on their latest poker & life updates, the hosts turned their attention to answering a question sent in by Theodore where he asked if a mantra was recommended and if so, how should it be constructed.. Topics covered include:● A description of mantras and why self-talk can help or hinder your performance● What a mantra should include (instructions and/or encouragement)● How to construct a mantra● When to use your mantra or other positive self-talk strategiesWant us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

Welcome to Episode 100! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After catching up on their latest activities, including a brief celebration of the fact that they’ve reached 100 episodes of this podcast, the hosts turned their attention to answering a question sent in by RW regarding overbet jamming the river when you hit the miracle two-outer.Topics covered include:● The factors you should take into consideration to determine when to bet and how to size said bet● How to analyze situations to come up with the best lines● Why a solver might recommend big river overbets and why live players often don’t● How to use temptation bundling when you are facing aversive tasksJoin Dr. Tricia’s Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Join Gareth’s Tournament Poker Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

Welcome to Episode 99! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After catching up on their latest activities, including some speculation about WSOP possibly happening in the fall, the hosts turned their attention to answering Asa’s question about maintaining productivity during very busy and stressful times. Topics covered include:● The factors you should take into consideration when prioritizing your to-do list● How to use various strategies to keep motivation high when progress seems slow● Why relaxation and rest are key to a long-term productivity strategy● How to manage your energy so that you have time for what’s most important to youJoin our Facebook groups:Gareth's MTT focused group is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerProfitsTricia's group on mindset is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

After catching up on their latest activities, Gareth talked about how he is having a difficult time staying motivated to exercise during lockdown. The hosts discussed a variety of ways to tie your goals back to your overall vision so that you can maintain motivation. Then, they answered Craig’s question about c-betting an ace high board with 3rd pair in a blind versus blind situation where he was the in position raiser. Topics covered include:● The factors you should take into consideration before c-betting● How to determine the bet sizing you should use if you want to increase your c-betting frequency● Why c-betting ace high boards in a blind versus blind situation is good as the IP raiser● How range advantage should play into all of your decision making and thought processes--------Join our Facebook groups:Gareth's MTT focused group is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerProfitsTricia's group on mindset is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/

Welcome to Episode 97! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After catching up on their latest activities, Gareth talked about how one of his students just won $93K. Then, they answered Wes’s question about how to keep a positive attitude when you’re running bad.Topics covered include:● The true meaning of confidence ● How to develop processes & systems that you can be confident in● Why manufactured confidence is a mirage & how authentic confidence is king● How willpower and self-discipline are the precursors to confidenceYou can buy Gareth’s Tournament Poker Course 'MTT Game Changer' at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ so you can make more deep runs, reach more final tables and compete with the pros.If you want to learn more about training your mindset, check out Tricia’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardnerGet either of Tricia’s master classes Escape the Downswing Trap or Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination at https://www.peakpokermindset.com/ Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnectWant us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroomOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 96! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After catching up on their latest activities, Gareth talked about some of the changes he’s made to his playing schedule. He has decided to accept the fact that sometimes his goals are in conflict with each other. Then, they answered Larry’s question regarding a hand he played on the bubble in a satellite. Topics covered include:• The different types of goals and how they can lead to stress• How bubble strategy in a satellite differs from general MTT strategy• Why folding hands as good as AA and KK is sometimes necessary in a satellite• Why it’s important not to second guess yourself when you’ve made the correct play---Join our Facebook groups:Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group, 'Mindset Mastery for Poker Players': https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Gareth’s private Facebook group, 'Poker Profits - MTT Strategy & Systems to WIN: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits---Buy Gareth’s tournament poker course, 'MTT Game Changer' at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/Get either of Tricia’s master classes Escape the Downswing Trap or Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination at https://www.peakpokermindset.com/ Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5---Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:Don’t forget to grab your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnectWatch FREE tournament poker strategy content from Gareth: https://www.youtube.com/mttpokerschoolIf you want to learn more about training your mindset, check out Tricia’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardnerTweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 95! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After catching up on their latest activities, the hosts answered a question sent in by Billy who wanted their thoughts on dealing with a high stress job especially when that stress bleeds over into poker time. Topics covered include:• How to set and manage priority tasks in order to avoid overwhelm• Why it’s critical to make plenty of time to rest and relax• How to avoid perfectionism and what to do instead• Why it’s important to avoid procrastinatingDon’t forget that Gareth’s course 'MTT Game Changer' can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/If you want to learn more about training your mindset, check out Tricia’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardnerGet either of Tricia’s master classes Escape the Downswing Trap or Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination at https://www.peakpokermindset.com/ Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnectWant us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofitsOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 94! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After catching up on our latest activities, we turned to answering a bankroll question sent in by Kim who wants to hear our current thoughts on using a cash-out strategy while maintaining one’s roll. This week we talk about:• How to use a 12-week year planning strategy to set poker goals• Why it’s critical to create a compelling vision in order to prioritize your goals• How a cash-out strategy should work based on Jennifear’s 2010 article: https://www.pocketfives.com/blogs/entry/585500-sngmtt-br-management-and-cashout-strategy/• How to treat poker like a business • Why bankroll strategy can differ for amateur versus pro playersDon’t forget that Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/If you want to learn more about training your mindset, check out Tricia’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardnerGet either of Tricia’s master classes Escape the Downswing Trap or Crack the Code: Free Yourself from Procrastination at https://www.peakpokermindset.com/ Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnectWant us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroomOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 93! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After starting off with a brief catch-up about their latest activities, the hosts turned to answering a mindset question sent in by Simon who wants to know what to do about getting frustrated when he loses all ins – even though he knows it’s irrational.Topics covered include:• Four critical poker mindset skills you need to develop if you want to resist tilt• How to develop a present minded awareness of what you’re thinking and feeling• How to evaluate the utility of your thoughts and emotions• How to defuse negative feelings• Why the most important poker mindset action is to take right action – even when you don’t feel like itDon’t forget that Gareth’s Coaching course can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/If you want to learn more about training your mindset, check out Tricia’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardnerGet either of Tricia’s master classes Escape the Downswing Trap or Crack the Code: Free Yourself From Procrastination at https://www.peakpokermindset.com/ Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnectWant us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroomOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 92! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker including both strategy & mindset. After starting off with a brief catch-up about their latest activities, the hosts turned to answering a hand history question sent in by Lewis where he asked about bluffing the river.Topics covered include:• The concept of periodization and why you should focus on training one skill at a time • How to decide which hands you should bluff when you get to the river with no showdown value• How you should size your bluffs to most often get your desired result• The ratio of value bets to bluffs that are recommended for various bet sizesDon’t forget that Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, check out: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardnerGet either of Tricia’s master classes Escape the Downswing Trap or Crack the Code: Free Yourself From Procrastination & save 50% off with the code NEWYEARS2021 (code expires 2/3/2021) or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/?coupon=NEWYEARS2021Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnectWant us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroomOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

After starting off with a brief catch-up about their latest activities the hosts, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner, turned to answering a listener question about what to do when you’re not feeling motivated due to running bad and not being able to play much. Topics covered include:• Why commitment is more important than motivation when it comes to meeting our goals• How to execute your strategy consistently• Why it’s critical to develop the “rage to master”• How to develop a compelling vision of where you want to go in poker and why it’s important to focus on your vision dailyDon’t forget that Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can join MTT Game Changer at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechangerTricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, check out: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardnerGet either of Tricia’s master classes Escape the Downswing Trap or Crack the Code: Free Yourself From Procrastination & save 50% off with the code NEWYEARS2021 (code expires 2/3/2021) or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/?coupon=NEWYEARS2021Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnectWant us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroomOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 90! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After starting off with a brief catch-up about their latest activities, the hosts turned to answering a listener question from Patrick where he asks about how to increase volume and decrease apathy that stems from not being able to play much due to a full-time job. Topics covered include:• The difference between outcome goals and process goals and how they can be used to improve motivation• How we can adjust our playing schedule and types of games to decrease variance• Why we need to think about and be concerned with what is under our control and/or influence while accepting the things that are not under our direct control• Why it is imperative to improve our skills when we have limited time to playDon’t forget that Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can join MTT Game Changer at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechangerTricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, check out: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardnerGet either of Tricia’s master classes Escape the Downswing Trap or Crack the Code: Free Yourself From Procrastination & save 50% off with the code NEWYEARS2021 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/?coupon=NEWYEARS2021Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnectWant us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroomOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 89! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. After starting off with a brief catch-up about the latest WSOP news, the hosts turned to answering a listener question about making and keeping New Year’s Resolutions. Topics covered include:• The difference between goal setting and goal achievement• How our goals need to relate back to our purpose in order to be sticky• Why we need to think about not only our goals but also the strategy and tactics we are going to use to reach our goals• Why it is ok to change up tactics when needed• Why is important to account for likely obstacles when we are planning our resolutionsDon’t forget that Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardnerGet Tricia’s master class called Crack the Code: Free Yourself From Procrastination & save 50% off with the code NEWYEARS2021 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/?coupon=NEWYEARS2021Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/ and you can join MTT Game Changer at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/gamechangerBuy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnectWant us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroomOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Welcome to Episode 88! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach & Educator Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset as well as a nod to the holidays! After starting off with a brief catch-up, the hosts turned to answering a listener question about bluff catching the river that was based on a recent hand played in a MTT.Topics covered include:• The role that confirmation bias can play in our poker decisions• How to prevent confirmation bias by looking for evidence that is contrary to your assumptions• Why we need to consider the range of hands our opponent can be bluffing with• Why blockers matter when it comes to bluff catching• Why we must connect all the dots in a hand before we make big decisionsDon’t forget that Tricia is regularly adding new YouTube videos to her channel, so if you want to learn more about training your mindset, go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaCardnerGet Tricia’s master class called Escape From the Downswing Trap & save 50% off with the code POTM50 or use this link: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/downswing-trap?coupon=POTM50Gareth’s Coaching Modules can be purchased at: https://classroom.mttpokerschool.com/Buy Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James at D&B Poker https://www.dandbpoker.com/store or Amazon https://amzn.to/2YHYKW5Free Resources from Gareth & Tricia:Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE MTT Tools at: https://www.mttpokerschool.com/Sign up for Tricia’s new FREE mini-course Mindset Disconnect: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/mindset-disconnectWant us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLab/Or in Gareth’s private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mttpokerschoolclassroomOr Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind