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Making it Back

At this point just a short time removed from the April highs, there are no doubt many folks who were late to the party now feeling serious pain.

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Are You Too Motivated to Make Money?

I know you aren’t lazy.  The fact that you’re reading this tells me you care enough about your trading to hunt for clues that will make you better.  You’re motivated.

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Selective Memory

Trading is one of those things that really requires a selective memory.
The same kind of selective memory that I needed when I was on the dating scene.  I chose to ignore the bad experiences I’d had with certain girls, and I stayed in the game long enough to find the wife of my dreams.

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Prepare for Anything

Learning to purposely manage a malfunction in a controlled environment helps avoid panic should it ever happen unannounced.

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The Envy of Other Traders

If you have traded for virtually any length of time, you’ve no doubt found yourself on both ends of the spectrum when it comes to winning and losing.

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The Importance of Off-the-Screen Goals

Ah, the end of the year!  A time for pigging out, hanging with relatives, and reflecting on the previous 12 months.
For some, it’s a rewarding time.

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How to Lose Like a Winner

I recently heard that in relationships, you can be happier if you choose to accept the whole person.  The idea is that instead of trying to weigh everything you like vs. everything you dislike, accepting them as generally positive is a better decision.