Episode 192 - Carlos Welch on How To Be A Big Fish in a Small Pond

Poker On The Mind Podcast

Welcome to Episode 192! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. The hosts continue their WSOP/SCOOP prep series in this episode by interviewing poker professional, coach, and podcaster Carlos Welch. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• A brief overview of his journey from recreational to professional poker player & WSOP bracelet winner
• How he determines which events offer the most value at WSOP & other properties
• How to be a big fish in a small pond and why that’s often the most profitable way to select your events
• Why WSOP mega-satellites can be profitable & how he adapts his game when playing them

Resources
Follow Carlos on Twitter/X: @HipHop101Trivia
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Check out Dr. Cardner’s Progressive relaxation video (short version): https://youtu.be/pBbuwcFbfFA
Dr. Cardner’s < 60 second video with the instructions for tactical breathing to use when you’re tilted or stressed: https://youtube.com/shorts/bMfR8nwQdto?feature=share
Check out Gareth’s program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/
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