A Key Question to Ask Yourself NOW
popdoc2013-02-21T08:48:00+00:00After a big move like yesterday, emotions naturally are stronger. On days like today - the day after, the propensity to trade in response to our P&L is much
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02, 2013
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11, 2012
The Irony of Discretionary Trading
popdoc2012-11-08T12:12:44+00:00If you consider yourself to be a discretionary trader, even with 'rules', what does that really mean? The definition of discretion is the ability, the power, or
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06, 2011
3 Types of Confidence
popdoc2011-06-07T16:38:36+00:00I’ve been getting a lot of questions about confidence lately. There are many ways to look at confidence for a trader. Is it a belief? A feeling? A combination?
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04, 2011
Your Brain Is Not A Computer
popdoc2011-04-14T17:08:26+00:00Many models of cognitive functioning like to use computer analogies. That can be okay, but has limited utility when you're actually trying to change something about yourself. The computer model
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03, 2011
Handling Uncertainty
popdoc2011-03-29T15:56:58+00:00Everyone talks about uncertainty, and many of you realize that the only thing that is certain in trading is uncertainty. The problem is that most people understand it on an
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03, 2011
Being on the Right Side of the Market
popdoc2011-03-24T17:59:59+00:00The alternative title for this blog was, 'Cognitive Flexibility Pays' Some things never change. When humans are faced with information or data and need to decide what to do with
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03, 2011
The Tick by Tick Assault on Your Judgement
popdoc2011-03-17T15:48:50+00:00Tick-itis is a frustratingly painful dis-ease uniquely associated with short-term trading. And the interesting thing is that it even affects people who think they are immune to such things. Indeed,
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11, 2010
Perfectionism and Performance
popdoc2010-11-16T18:06:01+00:00A common trait among newer traders, or among traders that are not profitable is a need for perfection. With so much noise in the media, blogs, and forums about calling
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10, 2010
A Follow-up to the Webinar on Self-Confidence
popdoc2010-10-15T15:27:49+00:00It was nice to see that my recent webinar on self-confidence in trading had about 325 live attendees. I wanted to mention a few things I didn’t have time for.
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09, 2010
Is Your Self-Esteem Tied To Your Account Equity?
popdoc2010-09-30T18:21:57+00:00Does your self-esteem rise and fall with your account equity? If so, your probably in for some difficult times ahead with your trading. For some traders, a trade is more