As a trader, it’s crucial to understand how to transform your interaction with pressure.
Stress is measured in two ways – the volcano method where everything explodes – or the erosion method where things just grind away. When you’re under stress, emotions can intensify, and decision-making can become less objective.
So, what strategies can you employ to change your relationship with stress?
In this compelling conversation, Louise Bedford and Luke Mathers combine insights from neuroscience and ancient wisdom with Luke’s extensive experience in coaching entrepreneurs and Olympians on harnessing the power of stress.
As the author of three bestselling books, including ‘Curious Habits’, ‘Stress Teflon’ and ‘Reset,’ Luke shares his distinctive approaches, emphasising why eliminating stress entirely may not be the solution.
Key Questions Answered
- You’ve previously shared fascinating insights about the sea squirt, a truly intriguing creature. Could you delve into its functionality and the valuable lessons it offers to traders?
- In your book ‘Stress Teflon’, you advocate that eliminating stress isn’t the solution; rather, we should harness stress to enhance our lives and evolve into better versions of ourselves. Can you expand on this concept?
- Developing curiosity is highlighted as a key defence against stress. How can cultivating curiosity be advantageous for traders in managing their stress levels?
- You’ve mentioned the concept of the “unhappy achiever”. How can this metaphor contribute to heightened stress levels among traders?
- What are the neurological and physical repercussions for traders when they are immersed in elevated cortisol levels? How does this impact their well-being?
- Relationships often serve as a significant source of stress for many individuals. Traders often rely on the support of those around them to thrive. You’ve developed a method to navigate through relationship conflicts. Could you share more about this approach?
About Luke Mathers
Luke Mathers, with over 20 years of business experience, uses neuroscience and ancient wisdom to coach leaders, athletes, and professionals in harnessing stress’s power. Formerly an optometrist and business owner, he achieved multiple business successes, including introducing Specsavers franchises to Australia.
In the past decade, he transitioned to helping others optimise life and business performance by redefining stress. He’s now a top stress expert and performance coach after working with CEOs, brands, and teams to achieve peak performance.
To get in touch with Luke
Website: https://lukemathers.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeMathersOfficial/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-mathers-speaker/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgd9DZVwJkw0UZ4ZC97U_vg
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukemathers
About Louise Bedford
Louise Bedford is a highly accomplished and experienced trader, educator, and author, with over 30 years of experience in the financial markets.
She co-founded The Trading Game and is known for her unique approach to teaching trading psychology and market analysis.
Louise has authored several successful trading books, including Trading Secrets, Charting Secrets, and The Secret of Candlestick Charting. She is also a regular contributor to Ausbiz, the Your Trading Edge magazine, and hosts the Master Your Trading Mind Hub at IG Markets Australia.
She and her business partner, Chris Tate, have run their repeat-for-free Mentor Program for the past 24 years. They provide simple techniques that you can implement straight away, and valuable resources to enhance your trading so you can maximise your profit potential.
The Trading Game Mentor Program is a 6-month, repeat-for-free course, that has been running since the Year 2000.
If you’re curious about whether this is your next step, then you need to register for Priority Notification, so you can learn more, and get a heap of free trading resources.
To get in touch with Louise
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TradingGame/
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTradingGame
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/louise-bedford/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/tradinggame
