The Phenomenon of Self-Sabotage in High-Performance Endeavours: A Focus on Trading
Self-sabotage is a psychological phenomenon in which individuals unconsciously hinder their own success. This behaviour is surprisingly prevalent in high-performance domains—athletics, entrepreneurship, the arts, and particularly trading. Despite possessing the necessary skills, knowledge, and resources, high performers often find themselves making decisions that are counterproductive, irrational, or destructive. In trading, where mental clarity, discipline, and…
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