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…
Executive Function and Trading
A while back I asked the question of whether or not you were an instinctual trader. To find out you were asked to click a link and play an online…
Slow Down
Tony Schwartz, the author of Be Excellent at Anything, posited that a major problem today is that many of us can't say no. We're unable to define a stopping point…
Rules Based Trading
There are numerous questions that need to be answered when it comes to trading. How much to buy or sell, where to trim profits, should I use the leverage of…
Overcoming poor trading habits
Poor trading habits are difficult to overcome, especially those that have been a part of a trader’s routine for years. Part of the reason is that habits are perfected through…
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.…
Discipline Is Key
Barclays Wealth has a new report out entitled "Risk and Rules: The Role of Control in Financial Decision Making." This report looks at people and personalities and how they influence…
5 Days
As a therapist, when dealing with adjustment disorders and/or anxiety issues, one of my favorite questions to ask my clients was "what will your life look like in 5 days?"…
Trade Metrics and Drift
As we approach the end of the year it is common for many traders to review their yearly performance. Most use an equity curve but those that want to improve…
Own It!
It seems so easy to focus on the things we do wrong. I can name hundreds of mistakes I’ve made in my life. I choose not to focus on what…