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Hooti hit on a few key points above: 1) Perfectionist in the Process: You can be a perfectionist in executing your process, but not a perfectionist in the results. Most people who are perfectionists have difficulty in trading because they are perfectionists in the results -- they don't like...

Your mind / mindset is the most important and powerful tool you have in your trading toolbox but we spend so much time on other stuff: indicators, staring at screens, following others in chatrooms, social media, etc. Now, keep in mind, a great mindset can't overcome a poor system / strategy...

The subject of this thread was remarkably important but it seems that so many people missed the key takeaways -- about being a peak performer in in life, not just trading. "When I started to care less about what my performance was, and more about the process, I began to be better." -- R.A...

I think you're confusing Wade Cook with Mark Cook. Mark Cook is the cumulative tick indicator guy. https://www.markdcook.com/

Your post is quite timely. I just wrote in my journal about this topic this morning. Here is what I wrote: The proper mindset is to have an unshakable belief in one's self. But this belief is not dependent on outcome. In fact, you must let go of the need for a specific outcome. You may...

30 Year Bond -- yes, in tradestation it's US. I have another broker that uses ZB.

I'm mainly following / trading gold / oil / bonds for the reasons you have indicated. @CL, @GC, @US. Keep in mind, though, that the stock market will eventually give us a good move so we need to stay alert.

You can simplify the process by having consistent chart templates and processes to review the macro themes. I think it helps to review them from a weekly perspective, at the end of each week, but then review them daily. That way, you're coming into each day with a perspective and the trends...

I am discretionary but have specific guidelines and strategies, particularly on the entry side (but can always use improvement in the processes, etc.).

Not really. That's not what this is about.

So I have made this request before without success but I'm being persistent as I'm sure there are some folks out there who are looking for the same thing. "Ask and you shall receive." I would like to connect with some quality folks who follow and trade the markets from a macro perspective...

I would actually look more at self-improvement folks (rather than academics) to find tactics to help you.

The problem with many trading psychology books is that most are written as a "one-size-fits-all" solution and don't consider that the level of discipline (or lack thereof) is unique to each trader (and is it also possible that you have ADD?). Part of your problem may also be that you're...

Due to the lack of interest, I'm going to stop following this thread. If anyone is really interested and is a swing/position trader of major markets, just private message me.

If you actually take the trader personality tests that deal with the traits that Jason is speaking of and then go back and read his book and listen to this video, you will find it more beneficial. I read his book when it first came out and didn't think much of it -- but then I took a Market...

Maybe the Trillian messenger app or something like that where you can share screen shots, etc. But could also use Skype for discussions too. I'm open to suggestions.

Hi. I am a part-time (but experienced), macro swing/position trader potentially looking for others who are primarily macro traders and are committed to self-improvement to share ideas with and keep each other accountable and improve each other's processes and mindsets. I typically follow S&P...

So far there have been 4 videos which run from 3-minutes to 8-minutes in length. It's okay to be skeptical -- I am of most coaching stuff. I haven't been able to "identify" with most other coaches but I have found his materials and approach extremely helpful. With all of the expensive...

Just in case anyone has any interest, I'm attaching the link to Dr. Reid's new Mastermind Prescription ($9.97 / month). I think it is a tremendous value for helping with the mental side of trading. I have no affiliation with Dr. Reid other than he has helped me quite a bit with my trading over...

In my opinion, Van Tharp's best insights were contained in the interview in Schwager's "Market Wizards" and Mark Douglas' best insights were contained in the interview he did for Wizetrade (you can find that on Youtube).