Poker On The Mind Podcast27 Mar 2025

Episode 195 - Play Poker Or Focus On Family?

In this episode, Gareth and Tricia dive into a powerful listener question from Martin—a poker player with ADHD—who’s struggling to find motivation and structure for his study and play routines. If you've ever wrestled with procrastination, guilt, or balancing poker with real-life responsibilities, this conversation is for you. They explore:

Why tight deadlines help some players (especially those with ADHD) hyperfocus
Parkinson’s Law and how it impacts poker study and productivity
How dopamine dysregulation influences motivation and attention
Gamified study tips like “poker sprints” and “beat-the-clock” sessions
The power of body doubling, study groups, and external accountability
Why guilt and perfectionism may be the real blockers—and how to reframe your mindset
Finding the right balance between poker, work, and family life (and why it’s okay for that balance to shift over time)

Whether you have ADHD or not, this episode is full of actionable insights on how to design a routine that works for your brain—and your life.

📚 Recommended Resources:

Purposeful Practice for Poker by Dr. Tricia Cardner & Gareth James

Take Tricia’s free Mental Game Strength Quiz:
https://drtriciacardner.com/quiz

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Take the MTT to Cash Diagnostic:
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Sign up for Gareth’s free 5-day email course:
“How to Build Your First 10K Bankroll”
https://mttpokerschool.com/free-course

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