Dr. Patricia Cardner has two doctorates (one in psychology and one in criminology), and is a licensed professional counselor. Patricia has taught numerous university courses in psychology including courses in sports psychology, positive psychology and a special topics course on the psychology of poker. In addition, Patricia is an avid poker player and since learning the game a few years ago, has over six figures in tournament winnings. Patricia is one of the few people with the level of education and clinical expertise who actually plays the game. Jonathan Little is a professional poker player who lives in New York and who started playing poker when he turned 18 years old. He quickly became one of the biggest winners in online sit-n-go tournaments. He has won two WPT events and final tabled two others, earning him the Season 6 Player of the Year award. He has total earnings in excess of $6 million. In 2013, he cashed five times in the WSOP, including a 3rd place finish. He has cashed over 20 times at the WSOP. Jonathan is also a poker coach who frequently posts free training content at JonathanLittlePoker.com.
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This is the blueprint for becoming the best version of yourself both on and off the table. -- James "Splitsuit" Sweeney, Professional Poker Player Tricia Cardner has written a book that every single serious poker player desperately needs. It's one of the best poker books I've read in my entire life. I'd be a multimillionaire if I had this when I started. -- Alexander "Assasinato" Fitzgerald, Professional Poker Player & Trainer So often mental toughness is portrayed as an attitude, carrying the implication that weakness is a choice. Yet we are naturally predisposed to fear, risk aversion, and choosing the path of least resistance in order to survive. To truly develop the mental fortitude required to reprogram these irrational responses requires an unbiased introspective reflection very few naturally possess. Fortunately, experts such as Dr. Tricia Cardner dedicate themselves to empowering us to overcome these common mental blocks. The importance of having a mental coach when choosing a game rooted in failure as a career is as necessary as having a strength and conditioning coach as an athlete. I can't say enough positive things regarding the strides I've taken working with Dr. Cardner. -- Matt Berkey, Professional Poker Player