In trading, strategy only takes you so far. To excel, traders need a mindset as resilient as the markets themselves.
That’s why we’re excited to bring you this conversation with Dr Kay Bretz, an ultramarathoner, mindset coach, and author of Turning Right: Inspire the Magic. Dr Kay shares the concept of “psychological fitness” – the mental endurance that separates top traders from the rest.
Whether you’re pushing through a tough market or dealing with unexpected setbacks, this episode will help you tap into the strength to keep going.
Dr Kay knows a thing or two about overcoming limits.
He was the fastest Aussie in the 24-hour world championships and winner of Australian Ultra Performance of the Year. Dr Kay faced both physical and mental ‘walls’ that would make most people stop.
Yet his approach isn’t just about mental toughness; it’s about ‘mental gentleness’. Learning to ease into challenges rather than brute-forcing them.
In this episode, he shares how these principles apply to traders who want to reach their own high-performance goals in the market, without burning out.
Tune in to discover practical techniques for handling stress, staying motivated, and even finding peace amidst uncertainty. From the neuroscience of high performance to tips you can try at home, Dr Kay’s wisdom offers an invaluable edge for traders looking to go the distance.
Just like running a marathon, trading is about pacing yourself, learning to bounce back, and keeping your eyes on the goal.
Key Points
- Mental Gentleness Over Mental Toughness – Discover why pushing harder isn’t always the answer and how mental gentleness can actually propel traders past mental blocks and performance plateaus.
- Bouncing Back from Setbacks – Learn Dr Kay’s strategies for handling setbacks and injuries. In sports or trading, you can bounce back stronger. If you’ve hit a trading slump or faced an unexpected market shift, you can still rebound.
- The Power of Psychological Fitness – Explore how psychological fitness influences trading outcomes, and why two traders using the same strategy may have vastly different results.
- Handling Uncertainty and Staying Calm – Hear Dr Kay’s methods for staying focused and calm under extreme pressure. Even when facing unpredictable challenges like market volatility or, in his case, a redback spider bite mid-race!
- High-Performance Habits and Neuroscience – Delve into the neuroscience behind high-performance habits. Hear practical tips on cultivating a winning mindset and staying ‘in the zone’ to improve trading focus and endurance.
About Kay Bretz
Dr. Kay Bretz is from www.turningright.com.
He’s not just your average expert. He’s also an ultramarathon runner who received the Australian Ultra Performance of the Year award back in 2019.
He was the fastest-ever Aussie at the 24-hour world championships when he ran 259.67 km. As a facilitator of transformation and a mindset coach, he helps his clients redefine what is possible. Kay helps them thrive in the midst of whatever chaos they might face.
Contact Kay
Website: www.turningright.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kay-bretz
Email: kay@turningright.com
About Louise Bedford
Louise Bedford has traded, taught, and written extensively about the financial markets for over 30 years, building a reputation as a highly accomplished and experienced trader, educator, and author.
She co-founded The Trading Game and has gained recognition for her unique approach to teaching trading psychology and market analysis.
Louise has authored several successful trading books. In particular, her titles include Trading Secrets, Charting Secrets, The Secret of Candlestick Charting, and Investing Psychology Secrets.
Louise runs her hugely popular, repeat-for-free Mentor Program Pro online course. Through this course, she shows you how to automate your trading so you can retire early and get on with your life.
To get in touch with Louise
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LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/louise-bedford/
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