Why You Exit the Moment Someone Talks to You While Trading
Your spouse asks a question, your kid walks in, and suddenly you close the trade. Here is why interruptions push traders…
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Watching a Trade Near Your Target: Why the Last 10 Points Feel Hardest
The trade is close to your target and every tick feels louder. Here is why the last stretch before a target is the…
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What to Do When a Trade Gaps Against You
The market opens far past your stop loss and there was nothing you could do about it overnight. Here is exactly what…
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Holding Overnight: The Extra Emotion of F&O Positions Held Past Close
A trade held overnight carries a different kind of weight than an intraday one. Here is why, and how to manage it…
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The First 60 Seconds After You Enter a Trade
The first minute after entry sets the tone for the whole trade. Here is what happens in your mind during those 60…
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How Position Size Changes the Way You Feel About a Live Trade
The same setup feels completely different at 1 lot versus 3 lots. Here is why position size changes your emotions, not…
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News Headlines Mid-Trade: Should You React?
A headline hits while your trade is open and the market spikes. Here is why reacting instantly usually costs more than…
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The One-Trade Rule: Why You Should Not Watch Every Tick
Watching every tick of a live trade does not make you more in control. It makes you more likely to break your own…
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