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Old 03-05-2007, 02:55 PM   #1

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Something that's been working

Sending out positive energy into the universe. A little esoteric for some, but perfect for a guy like me who's ultra into that sort of thing. My biggest hurdle had been my mind. I was scared to death to take trades, and when I'd have my finger on the trigger, I'd just watch as the trade went in my direction. It was awful.

What have I done to fix this issue? I'm starting the week feeling, not just thinking...but feeling like I've already got my weekly profits booked. In the morning, I've already got my daily profits booked. All other trades are bonus! It takes a lot of pressure off of me, even though the pressure still is *really* there to perform.

So, that's how I start each day now. Had my biggest winning day in a while today, which was awesome. (big for me isn't big for many people, though). Just thought I'd pass what has worked on so maybe someone else could benefit.
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Re: Something that's been working

Congrats Tingull!!! Good to here your stories on improvements and focus.

Interesting trick on your mind there Tingull. I exeperience more fear after an entry (never had a problem pulling the trigger), hence the reason why I need to scale out. It's important to realize our weakness and look for a method or technique to overcome it.
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Sending out positive energy into the universe. A little esoteric for some, but perfect for a guy like me who's ultra into that sort of thing. My biggest hurdle had been my mind. I was scared to death to take trades, and when I'd have my finger on the trigger, I'd just watch as the trade went in my direction. It was awful.

What have I done to fix this issue? I'm starting the week feeling, not just thinking...but feeling like I've already got my weekly profits booked. In the morning, I've already got my daily profits booked. All other trades are bonus! It takes a lot of pressure off of me, even though the pressure still is *really* there to perform.

So, that's how I start each day now. Had my biggest winning day in a while today, which was awesome. (big for me isn't big for many people, though). Just thought I'd pass what has worked on so maybe someone else could benefit.

TinGull ever read the Science Of Getting Rich!!!
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Don, I haven't read that. Is there similar stuff in there?

Thanks Soul Yea, I'm currently using 1 car and seeing where a second for scaling would lead me. Trying to figure out the best situation for me.
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It is free on the net in pdf ,google it tell me what u think!!
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Dl'ing it right now
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You're welcome Tin, Now you owe Chuck a favor.
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Chuck, you owe Tin a favor.
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