Resilience in Trading Can It Be Acquired : Part One

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The Unique Psychological Demands of Trading Trading the financial markets creates a psychological pressure cooker unlike any other professional pursuit. Unlike traditional careers with clear hierarchies, predictable feedback loops, and gradual consequences, trading offers an unforgiving arena where psychological vulnerabilities are not just exposed—they’re magnified. This environment can be particularly jarring for traders entering the…

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From Boardroom to Trading Desk: The Psychological Shift from Corporate Life to Full-Time Trading

Trading Psychology, Trading Resources

The idea of leaving behind the corporate grind to become a full-time trader is often romanticised—freedom, autonomy, and the thrill of the markets. But for many who make this leap, the reality is far more psychologically demanding than anticipated. The transition from a structured, hierarchical environment to the self-directed and uncertain world of trading brings…

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Systems Rule

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“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” This quote, popularised by James Clear in Atomic Habits, speaks volumes to the world of mechanical trading. It captures a fundamental truth: success in trading doesn’t come from lofty aspirations or emotional conviction—it comes from the structure,…

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Crude Oil

Commodities

Recently, I came across a post in my social media thread where someone was loudly proclaiming that crude was going to $55.00. So I thought I’d better check that out, because, as we know, prediction is difficult, particularly about the future. The chart below is a weekly chart of crude because I always start with…

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