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The #1 Mistake Holding Back Your Trading Success

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Hi there,

I wanted to share something critical I've noticed after years of working with traders just like you.

Most Traders Are Going About It Completely Backwards

You've seen it everywhere. Every trading website, YouTube channel, and sales page promises the same thing: “consistent profits.” It's become the magic buzzword of the trading world.

But here's the truth: nearly everyone is approaching trading in reverse.

The Common Approach (That Doesn't Work)

  • Find the “perfect” strategy with a good edge
  • Focus on becoming profitable first
  • Try to become consistent later

This approach seems logical on the surface. After all, aren't profits what we're all after?

The Fundamental Truth About Trading Success

In my previous career as a quality assurance manager for a $100 million manufacturing plant, I learned something revolutionary that transformed my trading:

Consistency must come BEFORE profitability.

This isn't just theory. It's a fundamental principle that applies to every successful business operation.

Why Consistency Is The Real Key

Here's the simple truth that changed everything for me:

An average strategy executed consistently will ALWAYS outperform a great strategy executed inconsistently.

You've probably experienced this firsthand. You discover what seems like a “killer strategy,” but if your execution varies wildly from trade to trade, your results will always disappoint.

Consistency vs. Discipline: They're Not The Same

Many traders think consistency is just about discipline or willpower. It's much more comprehensive than that.

As a certified quality engineer managing 183 people across 7 departments and 4 shifts, I learned exactly how to establish consistent processes that produce reliable results regardless of:

  • Who was executing the process
  • What shift they worked
  • Which department they were in

This systematic approach to consistency is what finally turned my trading around.

The Beautiful Side Effect of True Consistency

When you establish genuine consistency in your trading:

  • Your emotions naturally calm down
  • Execution becomes much easier
  • Profits start flowing more reliably

The best part? This isn't about psychological tricks or sheer willpower. It's about implementing proven systems that make consistency almost automatic.

What's Holding You Back Right Now?

Trading is not an entry-level profession. You can't walk in off the street and expect immediate success.

If you're still struggling to make money (or worse, making money but then giving it back), you're likely missing a critical piece of the puzzle.

Even if you have 80-90% of what you need, that missing 10-20% can be the difference between constant frustration and consistent success.

The Next Step: Discover What You're Missing

I've created a simple Trader Scorecard to help you identify exactly what might be holding you back. It's a comprehensive self-assessment that will reveal the specific areas you need to focus on to finally achieve trading consistency.


Tired of being stuck in the cycle of making some money, then giving it right back?

You're not alone.

Before you can ever hope to enjoy confidence and consistent profits in your trading, the first step you must take is to STOP repeating the behaviors of the past.

You need to break the cycle – but how?

There are actually 10 things you can do in the next 19 minutes to interrupt the patterns of the past and stop handing back your profits.

I created a super-quick and easy short report detailing these 10 things, called “Break the Cycle.”

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It's free!

In this super-quick & easy read, you'll find 10 different things you can do right now to address the things that trigger you into making bad moves.

In just 19 minutes, you'll begin experiencing a shift you can FEEL!

That's right – 19 minutes including the time it takes to read this super-short guide!

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To your trading success,

Brian McAboy
Inside Out Trading

P.S. Want personalized guidance to identify exactly what's holding your trading back? I have a few spots available this week for one-on-one strategy sessions. Schedule your call at InsideOutTrading.com today.