

Trader Mindset
Michael Martin
Michael Martin discusses trader psychology and emotional intelligence.
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Jan 6, 2021 • 6min
Creating gains versus creating alpha
Subscribe to the show One way to understand the difference between creating gains versus creating alpha is the time frame. And creating net gains over time and benchmarking them versus the S&P requires one thing from you in terms of behavior. Click here to get your free copy of The Inner Voice of Trading audiobook.

Jan 5, 2021 • 8min
Why you have to eat your own cooking
Subscribe to the show You'll never be as emotionally connected to someone else's work as you will your own. Do you own homework - it gives you ownership and better connects you to hitting your goals. Click here to get your free copy of The Inner Voice of Trading audiobook.

Jan 4, 2021 • 6min
Why trust is a key factor in your success
Subscribe to the show There are several levels of trust to consider and they all have to align. Click here to get your free copy of The Inner Voice of Trading audiobook.

Dec 30, 2020 • 5min
How to make sure your goals have context
Subscribe to the show You might be shooting for 50% RoR, but that comes with the potential for a 25% drawdown. Your clients might not want either... Make sure you communicate what you're endeavoring with your clients and be on the same page. Click here to get your free copy of The Inner Voice of Trading audiobook.

Dec 29, 2020 • 10min
What backtesting can do for you emotionally
Subscribe to the show It's very difficult to backtest chart by reading charts going back 20 years. A trading simulator that runs at the portfolio level is your best bet. Click here to get your free copy of The Inner Voice of Trading audiobook.

Dec 28, 2020 • 9min
One approach to hitting your goals
Subscribe to the show Take a small step in the direction of your goal. It's a much greater effort to put forth than someone sitting on the couch. Take action. Click here to get your free copy of The Inner Voice of Trading audiobook.

Dec 23, 2020 • 8min
One way to price in the unexpected
Subscribe to the show On some level, everything is unexpected - I know that. In this context, I'm speaking about markets moving sharply against you before you have a chance to act. Click here to get your free copy of The Inner Voice of Trading audiobook.

Dec 22, 2020 • 6min
What you can measure and improve
Subscribe to the show You've probably heard the saying "what gets measured gets improved." There are several moving parts to managing risk as a trader or advisor. Here are a few things that you can chew on for your end of year or 2021 planning. Click here to get your free copy of The Inner Voice of Trading audiobook.

Dec 21, 2020 • 9min
What your position sizing can reveal
Subscribe to the show The easiest way to lose a great deal of money is to bet big because you think you "have a feel" for the ticker. On the other hand, you might be leaving a great deal of upside on the table because you're being too conservative. A good place to start is by having consistent position sizing. Click here to get your free copy of The Inner Voice of Trading audiobook.

Dec 18, 2020 • 4min
What are you doing for yourself?
Subscribe to the show Put yourself first. Click here to get your free copy of The Inner Voice of Trading audiobook.


