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Forum: Psychology and Money Management November 7th, 2018, 04:00 PM
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Posted By rdaytrader
today had experienced this behaviour again and I...

today had experienced this behaviour again and I have noted it down so posting it here for reference
https://nexusfi.com/elite-trading-journals/43347-my-trading-journal-5.html#post696925
Forum: Psychology and Money Management November 5th, 2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 67
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Posted By rdaytrader
reposting this link as it doesnt work in the...

reposting this link as it doesnt work in the previous post and also quoting this wisdom here for reference (from monpere)
...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management November 2nd, 2018, 08:40 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
PetArn, You really struck a cord. From your...

PetArn,

You really struck a cord. From your story I can see that you faced/are facing the same problems. In hindsight, it is easier to see what caused the problem. The big loss day is caused by...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management November 1st, 2018, 07:36 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
Hi PetArn, I'm glad my thread was of some...

Hi PetArn,

I'm glad my thread was of some help for you.
I can tell you that this is a very difficult problem to overcome and it is a psychological one.
I can also tell you that I am still...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management October 29th, 2017, 06:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
And here's a link to a post on position sizing ...

And here's a link to a post on position sizing
https://nexusfi.com/trading-journals/7984-trading-83.html#post654589
Forum: Psychology and Money Management October 27th, 2017, 04:28 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
Hi Pa Dax, Thank you for your feedback! I...

Hi Pa Dax,

Thank you for your feedback! I do know about the existence of R-multiples, but I honestly never got interested in using it. I mostly use Risk Reward and ticks and yes of course I am...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management October 25th, 2017, 02:00 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
House in order

Another factor that is easily overlooked is to have "your house in order" to . I've mentioned it before in this thread, but many times it is easily overlooked and will affect our trading without us...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management October 20th, 2017, 06:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
Well, yeah. I was talking about the fact what...

Well, yeah. I was talking about the fact what happens to the struggling trader dealing with his goal. He starts to become blindsided. You call that beginning stage, but this stage can take very long,...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management October 20th, 2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
Something that is also related to this thread is ...

Something that is also related to this thread is

Inattentional blindness

This can also play a huge factor in your trading.
I can still remember the first time I did the selective attention...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management October 4th, 2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
Rrrracer, Thanks for your feedback and...

Rrrracer,

Thanks for your feedback and sharing your own thoughts. I'm glad this thread is useful not only for me but also to others.
Unfortunately I can't really give you advice about the...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management October 3rd, 2017, 05:13 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
Thanks for your feedback roadahead At first...

Thanks for your feedback roadahead

At first I thought my issue had nothing to do with fear. But when I re-read your comments tonight I suddenly had these thoughts. I think there are many fears. I...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management October 1st, 2017, 06:10 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
Self-Sabotage in Trading

thanks to xplorer for posting (https://nexusfi.com/psychology-money-management/42905-trading-psychology-articles.html) a link to this article
based on an article...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management October 1st, 2017, 05:33 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
roadahead, have you ever tried the breathing...

roadahead,
have you ever tried the breathing techniques? it's psysiological so it has a direct effect on your nervous system. Yes, I thought about quitting trading too the last time(s) the goals...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management October 1st, 2017, 12:13 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
just come across this. posting to log it. True...

just come across this. posting to log it. True self discipline is doing the right thing when nobody is watching

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Forum: Psychology and Money Management September 29th, 2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
roadahead, Thanks for your feedback and...

roadahead,

Thanks for your feedback and stories. It's no problem to elaborate, all thoughts can be useful.
Yes, the subject is deep and indeed I agree with you the subconscious is largely...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management September 29th, 2017, 03:44 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
The 4-7-8 (or Relaxing Breath) Exercise

The 4-7-8 (or Relaxing Breath) Exercise
The 4-7-8 breathing exercise is utterly simple, takes almost no time, requires no equipment and can be done anywhere. Although you can do the exercise in any...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management September 29th, 2017, 03:13 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
Thanks for your feedback Linds! A ranking system...

Thanks for your feedback Linds! A ranking system sounds like a good idea to keep myself in check.

Also, in the next post I logged some relaxation technique. It really works!

"the next trade is...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management September 28th, 2017, 07:03 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
roadahead, Thanks for your feedback. What...

roadahead,

Thanks for your feedback. What was happening during these 'pullback' periods is best described as follows: once the goal is in sight and I have traded for so long successfully,...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management September 26th, 2017, 04:26 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
Mtype, Thanks very much for your feedback! I...

Mtype,

Thanks very much for your feedback! I appreciate it that you read the posts and hopefully you gain from it too.

Yes, I am aware of the challenge, but as discussed, it's always after the...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management September 22nd, 2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
well I discovered perseverance is not enough....

well I discovered perseverance is not enough. self discipline is even more important. it's what blocking me at the moment



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Forum: Psychology and Money Management September 22nd, 2017, 07:41 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
Thanks for your encouragement. In the meantime I...

Thanks for your encouragement. In the meantime I didn't fare very well unfortunately. That link doesn't work, however I found that thread. Unfortunately mr monpere's last activity was 4 years ago. I...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management September 21st, 2017, 03:24 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
Well, I think I'm a little closer in...

Well, I think I'm a little closer in understanding the cause of the psychological issues that arise when some kind of target is reached and I experience setbacks. Since my last posts I had a couple...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management September 18th, 2017, 09:39 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
Yes, thanks paps, that's it. Acknowledge it,...

Yes, thanks paps, that's it. Acknowledge it, accept it. But controlling it and not get excited. Then forget about it and only focus on process of trading. I find that working on my self-discipline...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management September 18th, 2017, 09:29 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
Hi tpredictor, Thanks very much for your...

Hi tpredictor,

Thanks very much for your feedback. Yes, it's definitely caused by an internal conflict. It's a psychological issue. I've elaborated on that in my other posts. It's quite a lot of...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management September 18th, 2017, 05:04 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,708
Posted By rdaytrader
Hi rassi, Thanks very much for your feedback...

Hi rassi,

Thanks very much for your feedback and advice. Yes, there definitely is a psychological issue. I've outlined that as well in my other posts. As for your suggestion about the self...
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