Trader Mindset How doing the 'hard thing' improves your performance
Jun 9, 2025
Confronting challenges is vital for success in trading. Embracing bold actions helps overcome fears and enhances performance. A solid plan is essential for achieving your goals. The discussion reveals how tackling the hard things can lead to significant improvements and a more resilient mindset.
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Embrace Hard Trading Challenges
- Do the hard thing in trading that you are avoiding to improve performance.
- Face the feelings you don’t want to feel because your goals might be on the other side of them.
Trade Big to Gain Big
- Legends make big returns by trading large and using leverage, not by playing it safe.
- Their actions align with ambitious goals, unlike traders who settle for minimal gains.
Use Protective Stops Wisely
- When your trade moves up, sell half and raise your protective stop to break even.
- Avoid feel-good decisions that reduce risk too early, as they hurt profits.