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DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU GOT STRUCK?
DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU GOT STRUCK?
~~LIGHTNING~~ OR ~~DOUBLOONS~~
~~LIGHTNING~~ OR ~~DOUBLOONS~~
Once you understand and apply the many lessons learned through a study of Trading Psychology, you will have found the ability to restrain the dysfunctional aspects of cognition, that have a tendency to sit in the shadows, lurking for a time to overpower your intuition. It is through the use of psychology that we start to break down these defensive behavioral patterns, that so many times prevents us from achieving our goals in becoming part of the elite, achieving the self-mastery that is required to join the top percentile of discretionary traders that can call themselves professional. Enjoy the articles as they are published in your quest for self-understanding.
Once you understand and apply the many lessons learned through a study of Trading Psychology, you will have found the ability to restrain the dysfunctional aspects of cognition, that have a tendency to sit in the shadows, lurking for a time to overpower your intuition. It is through the use of psychology that we start to break down these defensive behavioral patterns, that so many times prevents us from achieving our goals in becoming part of the elite, achieving the self-mastery that is required to join the top percentile of discretionary traders that can call themselves professional. Enjoy the articles as they are published in your quest for self-understanding.
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WHICH IMAGE: THAT OF THE FROZEN ICE, OR THE FLOWING WATER,
WHICH IMAGE: THAT OF THE FROZEN ICE, OR THE FLOWING WATER,
CONNOTES YOUR MINDSET WHILE TRADING?
CONNOTES YOUR MINDSET WHILE TRADING?
Photograph by Marc Rosen Copyright 2007
The answer to that question reveals much regarding your cognition. Do you freeze when faced with a quick decision because of some unkown force, or are you able to adjust your thinking fluidly and execute? Does your mind react defensively when faced with a feeling of uncertainty? Are those feelings preventing you from aquiring good trade location? Have you conquered the fears of winning and losing? Many exercises can be created to address these issues and refine cognition. This is the spirit underpinning TAMTA.
The answer to that question reveals much regarding your cognition. Do you freeze when faced with a quick decision because of some unkown force, or are you able to adjust your thinking fluidly and execute? Does your mind react defensively when faced with a feeling of uncertainty? Are those feelings preventing you from aquiring good trade location? Have you conquered the fears of winning and losing? Many exercises can be created to address these issues and refine cognition. This is the spirit underpinning TAMTA.
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HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED LOOKING AT EVERYDAY THINGS FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE? BEING ABLE TO OBSERVE SOMETHING THAT SOMEONE ELSE MIGHT NOT SEE OFFERS INSIGHTS NOT ENJOYED BY THE OTHERS.
HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED LOOKING AT EVERYDAY THINGS FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE? BEING ABLE TO OBSERVE SOMETHING THAT SOMEONE ELSE MIGHT NOT SEE OFFERS INSIGHTS NOT ENJOYED BY THE OTHERS.
The two pictures above are taken along the same vertical plane, along a path by a lake. The first one is taken at the typical average height of a person who is walking strait and looking ahead as they are walking along the path. The second picture has the same focus and setting, and is shot from the same vertical plane; but is shot from that of a cat's height walking strait and looking ahead as it would walk. What percentage of folks would enjoy that second view, or even contemplate it at all? I could argue that most people see the same view. Can you see how the ability to observe things from a different perspective then others, enables one to see things that others don't while contemplating the markets action? Most times, it is this unusual perspective that creates a Great Day Trading.
The two pictures above are taken along the same vertical plane, along a path by a lake. The first one is taken at the typical average height of a person who is walking strait and looking ahead as they are walking along the path. The second picture has the same focus and setting, and is shot from the same vertical plane; but is shot from that of a cat's height walking strait and looking ahead as it would walk. What percentage of folks would enjoy that second view, or even contemplate it at all? I could argue that most people see the same view. Can you see how the ability to observe things from a different perspective then others, enables one to see things that others don't while contemplating the markets action? Most times, it is this unusual perspective that creates a Great Day Trading.
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ENGAGE THIS SIMPLE EXERCISE AND PEER INTO THE EYE OF THE MIND. LOOK AT THE IMAGE ON THE LEFT AND THEN THE RIGHT. WHAT IS YOUR EYE RELAYING TO YOUR BRAIN DURING EACH INSTANCE?
ENGAGE THIS SIMPLE EXERCISE AND PEER INTO THE EYE OF THE MIND. LOOK AT THE IMAGE ON THE LEFT AND THEN THE RIGHT. WHAT IS YOUR EYE RELAYING TO YOUR BRAIN DURING EACH INSTANCE?
Do you see the same singular image one upside down, the other right side up?
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Can you perceive two different images in each picture, two upside down, and two right side up, both different faces?
This exercise may seem simplistic in nature yet it involves the single most important element in your efforts to trade; your mind and how it processes information.
DO YOU SEE THE SHIPS, THE SUBMARINES, THE SHARKS? EVERYONE THAT I HAVE SHOWED THIS TO, SEES THINGS OTHERS DO NOT....THE BRAIN PROCESSING VISUAL INFORMATION IS NEVER CREATED EQUAL. PERCEPTION AND PATTERN RECOGNITION ARE BASED ON FILTERS FROM EXPERIENCE.
DO YOU SEE THE SHIPS, THE SUBMARINES, THE SHARKS? EVERYONE THAT I HAVE SHOWED THIS TO, SEES THINGS OTHERS DO NOT....THE BRAIN PROCESSING VISUAL INFORMATION IS NEVER CREATED EQUAL. PERCEPTION AND PATTERN RECOGNITION ARE BASED ON FILTERS FROM EXPERIENCE.
The answer to that question reveals insights as to how your brain interprets patterns. Pattern recognition is a critical ability that must be developed for one to become an astute trader. This ability to see information in novel ways, before it becomes obvious to the majority, is a key for achieving good trade location.
The answer to that question reveals insights as to how your brain interprets patterns. Pattern recognition is a critical ability that must be developed for one to become an astute trader. This ability to see information in novel ways, before it becomes obvious to the majority, is a key for achieving good trade location.
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ARE YOU AS FLEXIBLE AS A REED IN THE WIND WHILE TRADING?
ARE YOU AS FLEXIBLE AS A REED IN THE WIND WHILE TRADING?
Photograph by Marc Rosen Copyright 2007
The answer to that question is directly correlated to ones success in the market. There are many attributes needed to acquire this skill. Preparation, experience, a well defined program of Brief Therapy goals and there attendant processes.
The answer to that question is directly correlated to ones success in the market. There are many attributes needed to acquire this skill. Preparation, experience, a well defined program of Brief Therapy goals and there attendant processes.
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DOES THIS PICTURE EVINCE A STRATEGY IN YOUR MINDS EYE,
DOES THIS PICTURE EVINCE A STRATEGY IN YOUR MINDS EYE,
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DO YOU SENSE TITILLATION OR TREPIDATION?
DO YOU SENSE TITILLATION OR TREPIDATION?
One the most important foundational tenets in trading is a clear understanding of money management. Paradoxically this is an area that is little understood, in both the economic and psychological context. We discuss the use of stop loss protection within the context of our money management protocol and trading methodology, and in the context of psychology. TAMTA'S Analyzer presents a structure for less emotional response when one is trading and following good money management protocols.
One the most important foundational tenets in trading is a clear understanding of money management. Paradoxically this is an area that is little understood, in both the economic and psychological context. We discuss the use of stop loss protection within the context of our money management protocol and trading methodology, and in the context of psychology. TAMTA'S Analyzer presents a structure for less emotional response when one is trading and following good money management protocols.
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