The Market Open Demands a Flexible Mindset

The market open demands a flexible mindset Not everyone performs well at the market open. That’s absolutely fine. Some are better standing aside till structure develops and conditions have revealed themselves. And then trading off this opening structure. It’s all good. There is plenty of trading still available. For me though, I like the market…

Managing Your Imperfection

Trading – the Art of Managing your Imperfection within an Environment of Uncertainty! I seriously love this game. And the challenge it presents to us each and every day. Probes, tests, retests and all manner of chop in an ambiguous environment of constantly shifting pace, volatility and direction. And we enter this arena with a…

Embrace the Suck

Let’s talk a little about mindset. Or more specifically about our expectations leading into the day. Because I suspect that the way I approach the game differs quite a bit from many other traders. The market has opened… It’s all about expectations. I expect a really tough day… and embrace the suck. Source: Wiktionary This…

Sideways Trend into the Open

  On Monday, prior to the market open, I shared the following YTC article via social media – https://yourtradingcoach.com/trading-process-and-strategy/patience-at-the-open/ The title of the article is "Patience at the Open". And that pretty much sums up my intent in sending out that link. Simply trying to slow down the excitement and stop you jumping into the…