Free Trader Training - You Can’t Fool Your Subconscious

You can’t fool your subconscious.

Huh-uh.

No way.

No how.

No matter how you might hide it from everyone else, your subconscious always knows - always.

I remember when I first started trading and I’d hit a decent winning spell.  I’d start feeling like I had a good handle on it and was on my way.

But at the time I’d been making largely on luck, much more so than skill.

And every time I’d have a decent run and I’d get feeling a bit cocky, my subconscious will step in and have me hand it back - because I hadn’t really earned it.

Sound at all familiar?

One of the things I eventually figured out in the repeating the above cycle was that buying a new trading system doesn’t fix this kind of problem.

Neither do ‘trading psychology’ tricks, drills or subliminal gimmicks.

You see, I couldn’t fool my subconscious.

It knew that I still hadn’t acquired and developed the skills to be a truly proficient trader, to deal with the realities of trading.

It’s one thing to know what to do.

It is an entirely different matter to know how to do it well.

And at the time, I didn’t even really understand what I needed to get good at, besides  of course execution and sticking to my trading system.

That’s why I feel for the whole ‘Discipline’ fallacy, like most everyone else.

But it’s not a matter of discipline, it’s about becoming the trader with the skills, know-how, and tools to have the real confidence.

When I discovered and developed the skills to become a real professional, to be good at trading, but with a very conscious competence…

…that’s when things changed.

It was when I changed, not just picking up another tool.

When I changed, my subconscious knew it - and finally let me enjoy real success.

Only when I changed what I’d been doing, when I stopped looking for more tools and chose to become a more solid trader…

…only then did my subconscious stop sabotaging my efforts.

I’m sure the same is true for you.

If you want to put an END to self-sabotage in your trading, then doesn’t it make sense to get the training that will transform you into the type of trader?

Click here to put an end to your frustrations starting right now

Cheers

Brian


Forex Trader Training - Less Than 24 Hours Left for the “Disciplined Trader Basics Program”

August 18, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
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I’ll just say it right up front…
If you haven’t signed up for Norman Hallett’s new The
Disciplined Trader Basics Program, I suggest you do
before time runs out (Thursday Midnight).
Price won’t be an issue…
http://www.thedisciplinedtrader.com/basics.php?10068
CONSIDER…
Have you ever sat down an calculated what your LACK
of trading discipline has cost you?
Probably not… it hurts too much!
And not only are you hurting your bottom line.. but to your
trading confidence AND your ability to actually enjoy your
trading.
Yes, trading should actually be enjoyable (AND profitable)!
And it CAN BE, if you are A Disciplined Trader.
If you’re ready to step above frustration and start seeing
your bottom line grow, make your move now and
register for The Disciplined Trader Basics Program…
http://www.thedisciplinedtrader.com/basics.php?10068
You have less than 24 hours!
FYI: The Basics Program covers 4 main areas to help you
with your trading discipline…
1. Trading Plan Construction
2. Implementation of Risk and Money Management
3. Proper Journaling for Traders
4. Running Your Trading Like a Business
ALL critical topics for trading success.
ALL essential pieces to BEING and STAYING disciplined.
If you seem to be running like a “rat in a maze” in your
trading, winning big one day, and losing even bigger
the next… winning streak, losing streak, only eventually
to have to refund your account… it’s time you changed
your ways.
And the best way to begin would be right here…
http://www.thedisciplinedtrader.com/basics.php?10068
Do it now before you miss out!
Cheers
Brian
P.S.  I’ve known Norman for years now and I only recommend his trainings because I know for a fact that he delivers both integrity and quality - and that is why he has such a loyal following and happy clients!

Free Trader Training - The Real Source of Most Trader’s Troubles

If you are frustrated TO ANY DEGREE with your trading, then this video is a must-watch.

It takes right to the root-cause of what is causing your frustrations and challenges, and most importantly what you need to do to put your frustrations to an end.

Reserve your spot here before they’re gone

This coaching is just like the “Proven-Method Mentoring” from last summer, for which students gladly paid $1,000.  The differences are that this coaching is one-on-one versus the group setting, and the investment is half!

Cheers

Brian
“The Trading-As-A-Business Coach”

P.S.  Seriously, if you are frustrated to any degree, then this video shows you what is really going on.  If you DON’T attend to this one matter, then you probably will never see then end of frustration.


[Free Trader Training] Why It’s A Mistake To Be A Courageous Trader

July 27, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Trader Mentoring, psychology of trading 

To even consider being a trader takes guts, that’s for sure.

Problem is, being courageous as a trader is really a red flag.

Here’s why.

You see, courage is taking action in the face of fear, in spite of it.

And trading from a position of fear is not a desirable way to trade at all.

If you have genuine fears, not just a little excitement from the anticipation of getting on with your trading day, then that is a sign that a real problem exists…

…a problem that will wind up costing you.

What kind of fears?

  • The fear of losing money (or capital)
  • The fear of failure
  • The fear of making mistakes

…just to name a few.

Fortunately, there is a simple and direct way to become free of your fear.

That’s right.  Instead of feeling fearful and anxious about your trading, you really can feel very at peace and secure.

It’s all about replacing your fear with real and well-founded confidence.

That’s why the addage “Treat your trading as a business” is so critical to being able to trade with true confidence, rather than hope and courage.

This approach gives you the full confidence that you are trading in a calculated and knowing manner.

Now, there are certain elements and processes involved in treating your trading as a real business, and a proper business plan is at the heart of it all.

The word “proper” is the operative term in that statement.  Most traders make the mistake of having “make lots of money” as their business plan, and that’s all.  That’s not a business plan by any means.

To have real confidence in your trading operation, discover the trader training program specifically designed to walk you through the steps of properly organizing your trading business, including the creation of your own personal Trading Business Plan,

Click here

When you don’t treat your trading as a business, you’re running on hope and faith, which leave you open to all sorts of fears and other emotions.

When you are properly organized and prepared, you have true confidence in what you’re doing - and you no longer have need for courage because your fears have been addressed.

It is truly the best way to trade!

Cheers

Brian
“The Trading-As-A-Business Coach”


Psychology of Trading - Trading Psychology - Eliminate Your Fear, plus save $500 (limited availability)

July 22, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Filed under: psychology of trading 

Is fear interfering with your trading?

Very understandable if it is.

Fear is the #1 obstacle that plagues traders

Patrick was getting tired of having his fear of losing capital getting in his way, so he contacted me to help him work through it.

Here’s what he had to say:

“Brian,
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to sincerely thank you for all your help and assistance with my trading. Even though I have been trading for 11 years, I was struggling with inconsistent returns, reoccurring mistakes and lack of true direction.

But all that changed quickly after getting your assistance and putting to work some of your tools and recommendations. I am more confident in my trades and no longer worry about the unknowns.

Thanks again for your help and support.
Patrick Hennessey
Rockfield, KY”

If you’d like to put your fears behind you and do it quickly, now is your chance.

For a very limited time, I am opening up five slots in my 1-on-1 Fear-Elimination Coaching.

By being one of the next 5 that sign up, you also save $500 off the normal fee.

The Fear-Elimination Coaching includes up to 4 weeks of phone calls, diagnostic questions, and actions specific to your situation to get you past your fear.

You’ll experience a new level of confidence, better organization and a transformation in how you see trading.

Now is the time.

Click here to eliminate your fear

Enjoy!

Cheers

Brian
“The Trading-As-A-Business Coach”

P.S.  Because this is ME working directly with you, this is STRICTLY limited to 5 and 5 only.  If you wait and miss out, then it is by your own choosing.  Don’t let that happen.

Click here to eliminate your fear


2 Crucial Trading Best Practices You Can’t Afford to Neglect

Brian here with 2 extremely critical “Best Practices” for traders that you really
must not neglect, or your trading will suffer.

In my Quality Engineering days, we always sought to establish Best Practices wherever possible because it had a measurable effect on the bottom line, plus numerous other aspects of the business.

Now in trading there are Best Practices which will definitely benefit you and if you neglect them, your performance and your results are almost certain to suffer.

The First Best Practice

Highly successful businesses don’t just ‘happen’ by accident or by themselves.

…and you do want a highly successful trading business, right?

I mean you’re not in this for mediocrity or just something to do, are you?

No, you want a trading business that is consistent and most of all RELIABLE.

You want the security of knowing that your trading business can be counted on to provide both right now and for the future.

Again, reliable businesses don’t just happen, but the reason the so many traders never get anywhere, let alone taking it to that level where it IS reliable is this:

- they make the mistake of thinking that if they can just get making some money, then somehow everything will fall into place.

Where things go wrong

So many traders wind up too busy doing the thing of the business to ever take it to that next level, and just stay in kind of that ’scrambling to make money this month’ mode.

This is how businesses that ‘just survive’ get built and the owners usually do NOT enjoy the lifestyle that they want.

They find that they are working more hours than they’d like, andThey are not making nearly as much money as they’d like, and

They do NOT have the security in their business that they want.

The other (and more common) result is that the business struggles and dies, usually in a matter of months, simply because of the resources that get wasted instead of contributing to the bottom line.

So the solution is to implement the first Best Practice:  taking time to work “on the business”, not just “in it”.

This is most crucial AT THE VERY BEGINNING of the venture with the most important business asset - your Business Plan.

Once that is in place, then taking time periodically to again work “on the business” and not just in it, is so vital to making it what you really want.

The Second Best Practice

Because you are the decision-maker and center of your trading business, how well you perform has a direct impact on how good your results are, so…

You need to live by the second Best Practice: making the time to take care of yourself - this means several things.

1.  Take the time to exercise.  Taking a walk or jogging or anything that gets you away from ‘work’ and does your body good will also benefit you in your trading.

2.  Take time to detach and get some R & R.  It is vital to efficient and effective trading for you to take time completely away from trading.  A full 24-hour break, meaning completely stepping away from it, will do you worlds of good.

3.  Get enough sleep - how can you expect to trade at your best if you are shorting yourself necessary sleep?  You can’t, so make sure you get enough to feel rested.

4.  Mind what you eat.  Certain foods will agree with you and others might taste good, but don’t serve you well.  On trading days, eat what helps you feel good and sharp.

Summing it up - and more…

Your trading is your business and it directly depends on you the trader.

Put these Best Practices into place and make them practices.

Remember to work “on your business”, take care of yourself, and make sure that you have a Business Plan.

For more on Treating Your Trading As a Business,

Click here to watch the video, “Trading As Your Business”

Click here to take the “Trading As Your Business” Quiz and see how you’re doing

Enjoy!

Cheers

Brian
“The Trading Turnaround Coach”

P.S.  Neglecting these Best Practices causes many traders to suffer un-necessarily.
Don’t let it happen to you!  Watch the video and / or take the quiz and make your trading business the RELIABLE one you want it to be!


Trading Psychology Video - What Really Drives Traders

July 13, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Filed under: psychology of trading 

Brian here with a YouTube video sent to me by a client.

I really enjoyed this because it sheds light on what really drives traders plus why traders often do the very opposite of what they know they should do.

Click here to watch the video

Enjoy!

Cheers

Brian
“The Trading Turnaround Coach”

P.S.  After watching this video, you’ll see why the training in the P.I.T. Club is structured the way it is.  The right start is critical.

Take a look here AFTER you watch the YouTube video.


Psychology of Trading Forex - Manage Your Beliefs, Control Your Trading

July 10, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Filed under: psychology of trading 

I’ve got another excellent video for you today from Head Trader Todd Brown of TripleThreatFX.

In today’s video, Todd gives you insights on how to:

“Manage your belief systems and control your trading”

Here’s his message before you watch it,

What are your belief systems behind your trading? Do you
believe you can truly be successful? Because what you feel
about your trading plan has a direct influence on your results.

Your future in trading depends on your belief in the power
of the model and the strategy. I put together this video “SysTrain
Session from Dynamic Structure Training Series” to explain
this to you in great detail.

http://www.triplethreatfx.com/blog/

In this next video you will learn the 5 following points:

1. Developing a strong belief in your trading system.
2. What your brain sees when looking for the optimal
conditions when entering a trade.
3. How the “IF” in the conditional process is essential.
4. Applying the “WHEN” factor.
5. Combining both the “IF” with the “WHEN” together.

A sound trading strategy requires walking through the entries,
stops and targets. In order to see if it is a good strategy, there
will be a string of winners, losers and sideways equity.

You will learn to familiarize and accept the above three conditions
and how they are the components of absolute truth behind any
trading system you will ever see.

Simply click on the link below to be taken to the video blog
where you can watch the video and I welcome your comments
and questions as well.

http://www.triplethreatfx.com/blog/


Remember to Limit Your Emotions and Follow your Plan,

Todd Brown
Head Trader

TTFX

Have a great weekend!

Cheers

Brian
“The Trading Turnaround Coach”


Trader Training Video - From a Seasoned and Successful Veteran

I’ve got a worthwhile video for you to watch from a good friend and colleague of mine.

Here’s his message before you watch it,

Today I wanted to share something with you that took literally years for me to learn but when I got it my life changed forever.

When dealing with literally thousands of clients over the past 15 years, I’ve noticed this is one common theme that they all have had to learn to accept and overcome.

This even applies to folks who’ve been trading for several years.

To hopefully save you some time on this vital topic, I decided to create a 9 minute video for you explaining one thing that will have you trading better than you have had in years.

I have personally coached thousands of clients in over 200 countries and in this video I am going to shatter a common misconception that separates the “real traders” from those that continue to struggle despite all efforts to the contrary.

“From a Ditch to a Mansion Thanks to Trading”

This is not your run-of-the-mill “dry” boring video. And it’s not a sales video. It’s pure content that will give you some insight that you can use right away and share with you some of my own mistakes and history as well.

If you’re not getting the results you’d like to experience in trading, you’ll likely discover why by watching this video could help turn it around ASAP and could shave years off how long it will take you to finally be successful like no other.

Find out what you are missing

Limit Your Emotions and Follow Your Plan,
Todd Brown
Head Trader
“Empowering traders worldwide for over a decade and a half”

Have a great weekend!

Cheers

Brian
“The Trading Turnaround Coach”


Good Trading Books - I Read This One In Less Than A Day

July 9, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Filed under: psychology of trading 

Now I do NOT speed read, but this book was so engaging that I literally read all 228 pages in less than a 24-hour period.

Trading is all about decision-making right?

Well then, I’m sure you’ll like this book too because that is what it is all about.

What’s the book?

It’s called “Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking” by Malcolm Gladwell.

Cool insights into your mind and how your decision-making process works (or doesn’t!).

You can find it at your local bookstore or online at sites like Amazon or Borders.

Amazon link

This will definitely make for a good read over the weekend!

Cheers

Brian


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