Top 5 toughest sports: During the World Darts Championship, Nathan Aspinall spoke out about the battle he has to fight to keep his dartitis at bay. He works with a hypnotherapist, talks to a sports psychologist, and maintains an active lifestyle that includes running. In short, he does everything he can to be in peak …
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Goal setting Whenever you have ambition goal setting is crucial order to optimise your performance. Whether you’re an ambitious cyclist or an entrepreneur, to get better, you need to set goals. The problem I see in my practice as a mindset coach for cyclists, is that a lot of riders underestimate the impact it has …
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Why perfectionism is killing your cycling career Perfectionism is often seen by elite cyclists as a positive character trait, something to be spoken about with a certain pride. “I have to execute my training perfectly, down to the minute,” or “If I spend less time on the bike than my plan says, I’m not allowed …
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Growth mindset Mindset is a term you’re seeing more and more often. ‘You just need to change your mindset,’ ‘He has the right mindset,’ or ‘She won that race purely because of her mindset.’ But what does mindset actually mean—and more specifically, what do we mean by having a fixed versus a growth mindset? What’s …
Poker mindset: Poker is considered one of the most stressful and mentally demanding sports. Although poker requires skills that you can improve over time, it can bring a lot of frustration in the short term. Luck plays a significant role in the short run. The big question in poker is, what is the short term? …
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Most poker players struggle with discipline in their career. Either playing or in structuring their days. After reading this blog you’ll become the most disciplined you’ll ever be.
One of the most fascinating and exploitable facts about our brain is that it does not distinguish between reality & imagined reality. This means we can train and prepair our brain and ourselves for an unlimited amount of scenarios and millions of spots on and off the poker table. If you do this right you …
Creating a vision for your poker career One of the main differences between world-class poker players and those at lower stakes is their ability to stay focused through the inevitable swings. Top players remain calm, focused and grounded during challenging times. Whereas lower stakes players ride the emotional waves of their up and downswings. They …
The Yips: What Are They and How Can You Overcome Them? It’s actually a mental problem that becomes so severe that your brain can no longer control the muscles. Just before I hit the ball while chipping, a hiccup or startle movement would occur. I couldn’t sleep anymore; at 3 a.m., I would be out …
The poker mindset lab It’s January 3rd, 2024. Today, I’m out and about with the Pokerstudie team to kick off the new year on a high note. We’ve just finished a padel clinic, and I collapse into a chair at the bar, exhausted. I order a blue Aquarius, look around, and see some team members still working …