Dear Fellow Trader,
Have you ever found yourself making a trade you knew was wrong… but couldn't stop yourself? You're watching yourself place the order, fully aware it violates your trading plan, yet something drives you to do it anyway.
If this sounds familiar, you're definitely not alone.
Why Smart Traders Make “Dumb” Mistakes
Let's be honest – trading is not an entry-level profession. Most of us:
- Are more disciplined than average
- Have strong work ethics
- Are smarter than average people
- Have succeeded in professional careers or businesses
That's what makes these emotional trades so frustrating! We're not average people making average mistakes. We're watching ourselves sabotage our own success in real-time.
The Hidden Psychology of Trading Triggers
What I've discovered in my 19 years of working with traders is that these seemingly “emotional” trades are actually programmed response patterns. The key isn't just managing emotions afterward – it's identifying the specific triggers that set off these automatic behaviors.
You need to raise your self-awareness and observe:
- What market conditions were present right before you made the emotional trade?
- What were you feeling or thinking in that moment?
- Are you ignoring your trading methodology to force trades in unsuitable market conditions?
The Blind Spot That Cost Me $50,000
One of the hardest lessons I learned in my early trading years cost me nearly $50,000. And I'm not alone – many traders who come to me have lost similar amounts or more (one gentleman lost over $200,000).
The painful truth is this: We all have blind spots. The solitary nature of trading – just you and the markets – means we often can't see our own limitations.
Getting outside perspective was the turning point in my trading career. Only then could I identify my blind spots and address the real issues holding me back.
Discover the truths about consistent profits that you wish someone would have told you before now
- How your struggles have NOT been due to a lack of “Discipline” or Emotional Control
- How your struggles have NOT been due to “psychological issues” like your beliefs, your “relationship with money” or some deep “Mommy-Daddy” issues
- Discover the 3 TRUE obstacles that have made it so difficult for you to profit consistently
- The FOUR things every trader needs to get consistently profitable in a reasonable period of time
Remember, trading is a long game. Your goal shouldn't be making money today or this week, but creating sustainable success that lasts for years.
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To your trading success,
Brian McAboy
Inside Out Trading
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