Seeking Balance
Welcome to Seeking Balance, a podcast that delves into the art and science of performance in poker—and life. Hosted by Jared Alderman, a seasoned performance coach with a unique blend of experiences, this show explores what it truly means to succeed.
Drawing from years as a Navy EOD tech, professional poker player, and now a mindset and lifestyle coach, Jared brings a depth of understanding to high-pressure situations and the mental game behind peak performance. With an extensive background in meditation, Jared takes listeners beyond typical strategies to explore how inner well-being and mindset fuel real achievement.
Each episode offers insights into the soft skills that separate good players from great ones, uncovering the hidden edges found in emotional regulation, healthy habits, and peak performance strategies. With a focus on balancing achievement and personal well-being, we’ll challenge conventional definitions of success and look at how to thrive both at the table and beyond it.
Join us for candid conversations with poker pros, industry leaders, and performance experts as we explore how to cultivate the habits, mindsets, and skills that lead to real, lasting success. Whether you're chasing poker greatness or looking to level up in your life, Seeking Balance is your guide to mastering the game within the game.
Seeking Balance
Myths of Mindset: Jason Su On Traditional Mindset Coaching
In this powerful conversation, mindset coach and author Jason Su challenges traditional mental game coaching in poker. Discover why attempting to control emotions and "letting go" might be holding you back, and how genuine emotional awareness could transform both your game and life.
Key topics:
- Why conventional mindset coaching can destroy performance
- The myth of the emotionally controlled poker player
- How suppressing feelings leads to worse decision making
- The crucial difference between achievement and true success
- Why authenticity is the foundation of elite performance
- Practical ways to develop emotional presence at the table
Featuring Jason Su, author of "Poker with Presence" and pioneering mindset coach known for his counterintuitive approach to peak performance. This conversation goes beyond standard mental game advice to explore how genuine self-acceptance creates sustainable success.
Follow Jason Su on X: @PokerWithPresence
YouTube: Poker with Presence
Website: pokerwithpresence.com