The pursuit of consistent performance
The second volume develops themes including focus, motivation, learning, and the zone. It follows the first book’s work on recurring mental-game problems.
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The Mental Game of Poker 2
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The follow-up develops Tendler and Carter’s discussion of concentration, learning, and the experience commonly called the zone. It shifts attention toward conditions that support stronger play over time.
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A second volume on focus, learning, endurance, and sustaining better performance.
Learning what is not yet automatic
The discussion of learning distinguishes knowing an idea from performing it reliably. The Adult Learning Model supplies a related framework in this collection.
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Introductions are grounded in the sources below. Collection notes and reading prompts provide an editorial starting point; personal opinions are identified in the collection’s content.
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