Most traders think patience is about doing nothing — but in this episode, George reveals why it's actually the most powerful edge you can develop.
In this solo session, he unpacks the "Patience Paradox" — the idea that letting go of the need to act is what brings the best results. From breaking impulsive trading cycles to building strategic patience step by step, you’ll learn how to reframe inaction as high-performance behavior.
George also shares personal insights from transitioning away from day trading to a slower, more intentional strategy, and why that shift brought more clarity, confidence, and consistency.
You’ll leave this episode with a 3-step system to train your patience, a journaling method to track restraint, and a visualization exercise to anchor calm decision-making in real time.
Key Takeaways:
Patience is a skill, not a personality trait — and it’s your most underrated edge.
Impulsive trades often come from emotional needs, not strategy.
Doing less leads to more clarity, better decisions, and stronger results.
Define your exact setup. Without it, you’re not being patient — you’re just guessing.
Reframe patience as power. Restraint is evidence of mastery.
Track the trades you don’t take. Celebrate the discipline.
Anchor your calm, future trader-self with a simple visualization and physical trigger.
Knowing when not to act is what separates amateurs from professionals.
Episode Resources
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