In this episode of Mental Capital, I share a personal story about grief, trading, and the quiet ways we try to find control when life feels out of control. Inspired by a scene from the show Blindspot, we explore how trading can become a coping mechanism—and how to recognize when the need for control is sabotaging your performance. This one’s from the heart.
Takeaways:
• Why so many traders crave control more than profit
• How unprocessed emotions sneak into our trading habits
• A simple practice to shift from control to trust
Whether you’ve struggled with overtrading, holding too long, or chasing setups just to feel “in charge”—this one’s for you.
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23 Mar 2025
The Devastating Impact of Drawdown
In today's episode, we'll look at the psychological cost of a drawdown and what it actually takes to get back to where we started.
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11 Mar 2025
Why We Trade
Focusing in on the "why" of trading.
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