Dr. Tricia Cardner

Dr. Tricia Cardner is the author of Positive Poker, Peak Poker Performance and co-author of Purposeful Practice for Poker. She podcasts at Poker on The Mind with her co-host Gareth James. You can find her at peakpokermindset.com where she teaches poker players the most effective psychological strategies for optimal poker performance.

Get a Mindful Edge at the Poker Table

Poker is fascinating because it is fundamentally a psychological conflict. The majority of people want certainty, yet excellent poker players must be willing to take financial risks with incomplete information.

Dr. Tricia Cardner

January 31,2023

Strategy

Psychology vs Solvers! Should You Play Your Opponent or Play the Cards?

Psychology vs solvers - is it more critical to follow GTO or exploitative strategies in poker? 888poker investigates both sides of this puzzling question.

Dr. Tricia Cardner

January 17,2023

Strategy

How to Spend More Time in the Poker Zone

How do you deal with the boredom that can sometimes accompany poker? Learn how to eliminate stagnation and maximise your time in the poker zone.

Dr. Tricia Cardner

December 27,2022

Strategy

The Poker Player’s 6-Step Guide to Continuous Improvement

Before we get into the topic of developing a system for continuous poker improvement, let’s consider your reasons for playing poker. What do you want to achieve from poker?

While nearly everyone says they play to win money, clarifying what you’re after from the game is essential.

Dr. Tricia Cardner

November 22,2022

Strategy

Avoiding Overconfidence in Poker Is Crucial to Keeping Your Head in the Game!

Confidence is positive for playing well. But overconfidence in poker can be a precipice leading down. Here are 6 tips to help keep your head in the game.

Dr. Tricia Cardner

October 27,2022

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