013: Tantrums at the Table, the High Stakes Reality, and Being Christopher Columbus with Jefferson Brayner

When all is said and done, there’s one thing that almost anyone can take away from poker: maturity. Poker players have to learn how to balance self-compassion and patience with perseverance and a dedication to something great. Poker players aim high - and when they find themselves getting frustrated, they almost always need to get help. Today’s episode comes from that exact experience. Jefferson Brayner is a 5/10 player with a very high personal ceiling. When he started to feel frustrated that his career wasn’t as far along as he wished it would be, he requested a consult with Nick to comb through these feelings and see what they could find. In this conversation, Nick and Jefferson explore how to alleviate pressure and pull back the curtain to reveal just what it means to be involved when high stakes are involved. They explore how thinking about mindset performance can help someone explore new worlds, and how to solve these complex problems without getting frustrated or angry. Key Takeaways Why so many tantrums are directly linked to a lack of certainty or a lack of progress. Why our subconscious believes there may be a benefit to throwing a tantrum - and how to stop wasting energy cycling through irrational beliefs. How entitlement stifles progress and hurts performance. How to shift attention and awareness to achieve higher clarity and keep a cool head in tense and difficult situations.  Get Access to the Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including all the resources mentioned during the interview, visit BeyondPoker.com/13 Check Us Out On:  BeyondPoker.com Wayne Yap on Instagram Nick Howard on Instagram Nick Howard on Twitter PokerDetox.com