Cognitive Flexibility
Cognitive flexibility is being aware that in any given situation there are options and alternatives available. As an example, you don't have to stay in a losing position, yet so…
Are you an instinctual trader?
How would you describe the decision process of your trading? Is it mainly based on technical analysis? Do you incorporate fundamental analysis at all? What about astrology? How much does…
Can You Multitask?
I recently shared some information regarding the dangers of multitasking which led to Allison sending me a link to a multitasking test she helped create. As the test (and numerous…
Working Memory Research
I've been conducting research in the area of working memory and want to further that research to find out if there is a relationship between trading success and working memory.…
Enough!
We all have our ups and downs but it's those times when the downs appear to lack a bottom that can keep us from being a profitable trader. Just like…
The need to be right vs being profitable
One of the hardest lessons I had to learn was that every trade didn't have to be a winner. In fact, it was OK if I took a loss on…
A Winning Mindset
Before the recent pullback I wanted to gauge sentiment a bit differently by assuming the trader was profitable. With the recent run in equities it's hard to believe that someone…
Board Of Directors
If you've hit a rough patch in your trading, it may be time to do a little house cleaning. I'm talking about the influences on your market participation. I thought…
Taking A Loss
Everybody loses at times, it comes with the territory. Anyone tells you otherwise is blowing smoke. When I first began trading losing was a daily occurrence that eventually led to…