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This is mostly based around stocks and trading breakouts, but I think it can carry over to the YM and ES. Anyways, I figured I'd share my thoughts. Yesterday was basically a kick in the ass for my bottom line. Fortunately for me, I've been through those days and I know how crazy a FOMC announcement can be. Unlike a lot of people, I kept my cool and did what I do best - look for potential ...

A trader i was talking to referred me to this site and these threads. He had all good things to say so I looked. Seeing the topic of trading psychology and emotions in trading is too much for me to resist. Anything anyone can do that helps them manage their psychological capital is worth doing. In the end, your results are the joint probabilities between your trading strategy and tactics ...

I agree, I think managing your emotions is the most important aspect of trading. I guess I never really got into a whole lot about trading with emotions in my original post. But I can say that if you're experiencing a lot of emotion it can come down to two things. 1 - You haven't learned how to control your emotions yet. And this is something that should be focused on very closely as ...

I couldn't agree more with the idea of finding a timeframe and style that suits you. Everyone is different and they need to capitalize on their strengths once they figure out what they are. As to the control your emotions, well that part I disagree with. It isn't necessary to control your emotions - only your actions. In fact, it has been shown that emotions are really just information and...

Quote: traderpsyches A trader i was talking to referred me to this site and these threads. He had all good things to say so I looked. Seeing the topic of trading psychology and emotions in trading is too much for me to resist. Anything anyone can do that helps them manage their psychological capital is worth doing....

Quote: james_gsx This is mostly based around stocks and trading breakouts, but I think it can carry over to the YM and ES. Anyways, I figured I'd share my thoughts. Outstanding post James. BTW, I saw your post in the candlestick area re this trade too, and I ...

Actually Blowfish, given the commonality of language I'd say that traderpsyches was Denise. Having recently invested a grand to get her web workshop I'd say my radar was fairly finely tuned. Come on Denise; reveal yourself

Yep, it's her all right. Here's her site: http://traderpsyches.com And a recent paper of hers: http://www.traderpsyches.com/Neurobi...Repetition. pdf -fs

Quote: Kiwi Actually Blowfish, given the commonality of language I'd say that traderpsyches was Denise. Having recently invested a grand to get her web workshop I'd say my radar was fairly finely tuned. Come on Denise; reveal yourself Yeah I recently got the ...

What's the most dangerous emotion when trading?Fear or Greed??