I use alerts too, and then try to walk away and do other stuff. I don't want to get consumed by trading, which I can, if I sit there all day.
Yes! In the end the books and courses just lead us to sit with our feelings and deal with them. Reading about it really doesn't fix it. Bummer,...
Not really! Three different paths to one outcome.
fREDERICK Frederick, I have used a similar technique working as a coach for years, but there are now many teachers helping people with this type...
There is a way to remove stress so it doesn't have to be forever managed. At the risk of attracting attacking feedback from you guys, I will share...
"Trading beyond the matrix" Van Tharpe. I don't think books help traders that much, it is like trying to learn to ride a bike by reading about it....
I had to chime in! This is funny (or not so)! I can relate, but I must say in the meetups I go to there are women there, although in the minority....
Well said. I so agree. I think the way we talk to ourselves is key. I am still working on it. I am much nicer to myself than I used to be and more...
This is interesting! Thanks.
Good for you. You are one of the lucky ones!
Profitlocker--I guess it depends on the trader. In my experience talking with traders and seeing where people struggle, the mind seems to be the...
Just another thought. If you are aware of the risk, are studying and using a simulator to trade (which many refuse to do), are being careful,...
I see this in the opposite way--that proper knowledge and method is definitely needed, but what most won't grasp, and is by far more difficult, is...
I "keep encouraging" this because the MINDSET IS the reason most of the 90-95% of failed traders fail. Yes, of course you need a strategy, plan,...
You are entitled to your opinion. But, that's all it is, an opinion. I gave him mine.
Hi ItradeRisk, I thought I would share my thoughts on the trading part of your venture, rather than the prop firm part: 1. It is great you are...
Thanks for mentioning this book. I haven't read it yet, but will put on my list. I read, "Trading Beyond the Matrix" by him and really liked it....
Did you find some juicy stuff in your google search? :)
I think this is one of the biggies for traders. It is for me too. I think a lot of it is what does it mean?? ("I am a loser" vs. just having a...
That's my experience too. Also, the longer I trade, the less disciplined I tend to be. I do best to set alerts for price hitting my level and go...
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