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A mental game coach provides a systematic, psychological framework to help poker players resolve the root causes of tilt, fear, and motivation issues, enabling them to control their emotions and consistently play at their peak.

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What it’s about

The Mental Game of Poker argues that conventional poker psychology offers only superficial fixes for deep-seated mental game issues. Author Jared Tendler, a mental game coach with a background in counseling psychology, presents a comprehensive and structured system for identifying and permanently resolving the underlying logical flaws that cause tilt, fear, confidence swings, and motivation problems. By introducing foundational concepts like the Adult Learning Model and the "Inchworm" theory of improvement, the book provides players with a new framework for understanding skill acquisition. It then delivers practical strategies, such as "Injecting Logic" and the "Mental Hand History," to manage emotions in the moment and systematically eliminate mental leaks for good, transforming the reader from a "mental game fish" into a resilient, focused, and consistently profitable player.

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Who it’s for
A dedicated poker player who possesses technical skill but wants to achieve their full potential and win consistently.
The problem
Their results are sabotaged by mental game issues; they lose money and make poor decisions due to tilt, fear, lack of motivation, and wild swings in confidence. They feel frustrated, confused, and powerless, wondering why they can't control their emotions and consistently play their best poker.
The plan
  1. Learn the foundational models of learning and performance (Adult Learning Model, Inchworm, Process Model).
  2. Understand the true nature of your emotions and use the 'Injecting Logic' strategy to manage them in the moment.
  3. Analyze your specific patterns of tilt, fear, motivation, and confidence to identify their root causes.
  4. Utilize the 'Mental Hand History' process to systematically correct the flawed logic and permanently resolve your mental game issues.
The payoff
The player gains complete control over their emotions, eliminating costly tilt and fear-based mistakes. · They develop stable confidence and motivation, allowing them to play their A-game consistently, regardless of short-term variance. · They achieve their poker goals, win more money, and continually improve as a player.

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