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Curt, watch my video on being kind to yourself. :)

Thank you for the welcome RedDuke and your opinion on things. My clients have been successful in making needed changes so they can trade without (or with less) emotion and follow their plan and become profitable.

Here is my current video on fear and a tool to help deal with it. Tip--this helps your trading success over time. It is a tool I use with most of my trader clients. (I may do a followup with more detailed instructions.) I am available for a free consultation on the specifics of your trading...

My take on it is that trading psychology books are really interesting and they show us how important psychology is. And they even show us what we need to be doing. But to be able to change and actually do the things that are written in the book is hard. I think a lot of the behaviors that we...

Something else is going on. Tanks are being moved into South Florida and some people are mentioning Martial law. It’s a complete overreaction. I’ve read that Sunday will be the start of something.

wrbtrader--panic can be so easy to go to. Takes discipline and choice not to go there. Same with the virus! We all have a choice. We don't HAVE to panic as a response!

Being nice to yourself and approving of your behavior are two different things. Being kind is always warranted. Most of us are very unkind inside our heads. And, we are mostly unaware of this. So, try to bring it to awareness. You can't fix something you can't see. If you are "screwing up"--...

Huge spikes in market volatility can be exciting, fun, and profitable. They can also lead to disaster. Here are three simple suggestions for managing your trades and yourself in volatile times. 1. Have a plan. Know in advance where you are getting in or out – and be clear that you are okay with...

Consequences? Good question. What do you guys think?

:) Thank you!

Since "this lady" is me, I think I will respond!! I work with many traders to turn their trading around. I have come to see that kind self talk works well! Abusive self talk doesn't. It just leaves us abused! In fact, I believe this is the most important element to successful trading. If your...

My weekly YouTube video on working with your perspective as you trade. Here is the link:

Thanks Simple, I know it’s a strong urge for traders to want to trade live . . . because then there’s a possibility of making money. I’ve certainly experienced that many times myself. And it’s very very difficult to switch focus from winning and making money and excitement— to just following a...

I have to disagree. I don't mean the sim will perfect things. . . I see it as the first step. That if you can't get that right why bother going to live trading, you are just going to loose money. If you don't have the discipline to use a simulator like live money . . . that isn't a good start...

So interesting. Crazy stuff.

Hi Simple, that’s funny about your last comment with the three losses. I actually used that as an example in my latest YouTube video (on self talk while trading). In the video, I’m talking about how you talk to yourself in your head when you’re trading. And, how important it is that you’re kind...

Thanks Qlai. I appreciate your comment. I totally agree. Traders need training and practice and a strategy that works. This does come first, but I think it is best to perfect that in the simulator. Then the focus on learning it and perfecting it and following your plan. With no focus on making...

I launched a YouTube channel to focus on Mindset tips for traders. Weekly, I will focus on an item that I have found helpful in working with traders. (I am a trader mindset coach, helping traders with discipline, emotions, etc. This is the key challenge for most traders, in my opinion. I hope...

Hi Trader 2713, thanks for sharing this. I think it is a common situation that traders struggle with. I am a mentor / coach and would love to assist you. I don't teach people to trade, and it sounds like you don't need that. You are clear that you know how to trade. I help traders with the...

I agree! Less is more. Target carefully what you are doing, plan it, and limit it. Sometimes I think more hours trading means LESS money and giving gains away. Also, trading can be emotionally draining with all the stress. Meditation, yoga, exercise, a strict trading plan are all good!! :)