Trading Composure

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YVAN BYEAJEE is known for his work in the field of trading psychology and personal development related to trading. His approach centers on the discipline and philosophy of mindfulness. He is the founder of the popular trading psychology blog, Trading Composure.

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Delving into the psychology behind successful trading, Trading Composure: Mastering Your Mind for Trading Success provides practical insights on how to bridge the consistency gap--the contrast between what traders know they should do and what they end up doing in the heat of trading as they get swayed by emotional impulses. Through insights and anecdotes from the author's personal experiences, along with evocative analogies, you'll learn:

• What uncertainty is, how and why it arises, and why it's important to price it into every trade decision
• How evolutionary processes and life experiences have shaped your intolerance of uncertainty--and effective ways to mitigate that intolerance
• Risk management: Why survival is key; why risk management doesn't mean risk avoidance
• The importance of leading an examined life to build a barrier against the stress that inherently arises from navigating a chaotic system like the market
• Why institutional traders consistently outperform retail traders--what retail traders get wrong Trading Composure: Mastering Your Mind for Trading Success unlocks the key to becoming the constant in the trading success equation by providing a clear framework to remove the variable of emotional decision-making from the trading process. It is a crucial resource for both novice and experienced traders seeking to enhance their mental composure and attain greater consistency in their trading. Overcome your emotions for consistent profits If you're like most traders, you're great at reading charts. However, chances are that you're not as adept at maintaining behavioral consistency amidst the market's fluctuating tides. Trading Composure: Mastering Your Mind for Trading Success delves into this often-overlooked element of the trading success equation, providing a comprehensive guide on cultivating the mental resilience and emotional stability required for long-term trading success. Within its pages, you will discover insights and actionable strategies designed to help you approach the chaotic realm of trading with a calm and composed mind. Yvan Byeajee, a seasoned career trader and well-respected trading psychology coach, shares candid stories of his own psychological battles in the trading arena, making the content relatable and engaging. Through evocative analogies and personal anecdotes, he brings the material to life, ensuring an insightful and enlightening reading experience. This book emphasizes the critical importance of understanding and embracing uncertainty, as well as developing profound self-awareness and an empowering life philosophy. It will equip you with the much-needed psychological tools and knowledge to fill the consistency gap in your trading. Whether you're a seasoned trader or new to the field, Trading Composure: Mastering Your Mind for Trading Success is a must-have addition to your bookshelf.

Contenu

Preface ix

Foreword xv

Chapter 1: From Zero to Hero 1

Modest Origins 1

Almost Within Grasp, Yet Elusive 7

Rock Bottom 10

My Journey to Composure 14

A Three-Pillar Approach to Composure 23

Pillar One: Grasping and Welcoming Uncertainty 27

Pillar Two: Fostering a Resilient Emotional Core 29

Pillar Three: The Accountability Factor 31

Chapter 2: Pillar One: Grasping and Welcoming Uncertainty 35

Uncertainty: The Name of the Game 35

Unpacking Uncertainty 39

Uncertainty in the Market 42

Time Frame's Impact on Predictability 51

The Predictive Value of Price Patterns and Formations 53

The Pathway to Profitability Amidst Uncertainty 59

Making Peace with Uncertainty: The F.A.C.E Principle 64

F: Fully Embracing Reality 67

A: Appreciating the Statistical Nature of Trading 72

C: Centering on Survival 77

E: Easing Off the Prediction Paradigm 81

Random or Not: That Is the Question 88

Chapter 3: Pillar Two: Fostering a Resilient Emotional Core 93

Composure Amidst Uncertainty 93

A Journey of the Mind 98

The Self-Reorganizing Nature of the Mind 103

Where You Are, There You Are 109

Looking Within or Beyond-A Time for Both 111

Sustaining Composure Through S.T.A.Y 115

S: Start and End Your Day with Meditation 117

T: Take Time for Self-Reflection 121

A: Active Acceptance of Uncertainty 123

Y: Yield to the Trading Process 125

Perspective Through and Through 132

Chapter 4: The Accountability Factor 137

The Institutional Trader's Edge 137

The DIY Method: Good or Bad? 142

Staying Consistent with A.C.T. 146

A: Acknowledge Progress and Setbacks 147

C: Commitment to the Journey 149

T: Take Full Ownership 151

Chapter 5: Parting Thoughts 155

Takeaways 155

Leveraging Your Strengths 164

Closer Than You Think 166

Acknowledgments 171

References 173

Index 175