Episode 19 - Dealing With Pressure and Calling 3-Bet Jams

In episode 19, MTT Coach Gareth James and Mental Game Trainer Dr. Tricia Cardner open the show by discussing the fun Gareth has been having playing the WCOOP & Powerfest. He’s had a couple of deep runs, but is still awaiting a big score!

Tricia has been hard at work taking the Primer class that Matt Berkey and Jordan Young from Solve For Why Academy are currently teaching. This class is an in-depth look at range based poker & it requires a fair amount of study!

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After that, we get into the show with Tricia answering a common question sent in by Peter who asks why, in the heat of battle, he cannot make the correct play even when he is sure he knows what it is. A long discussion about the role pressure plays in peak performance ensued. Tricia explains that the brain has limited working memory and gives some tips on how to optimize it in stressful situations.

Gareth then tackles a question from listener Jon on how to play small pairs versus a shove in a multi-table SNG where he was the chip leader 12 off the money. Gareth explains the difference between ICM and chip EV and concludes after considering all the relevant factors that calling off with 77 in this spot was the correct play.

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