“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength.” – Marcus Aurelius
Meet Jacob Holm, a seasoned stock enthusiast turned forex trader and mindset mentor.
From facing the challenges of his first stock investment at 14 to running an automated trading company today (more than 20 years later), Jacob shares his unique journey and insights on achieving a calm and emotionless mindset in trading.
Get actionable steps so you can use Stoicism in your trading and enhance your mental resilience and decision-making.
Learn how to navigate market uncertainties by focusing on what you can control and explore Stoic techniques to ride the emotional rollercoaster of trading. Beyond the market, explore how Stoicism can positively impact various aspects of your life.
Don’t miss out on this episode packed with timeless wisdom and actionable insights to transform your trading journey and beyond!
Topics we Discuss
- Introduction to Stoicism
– What is stoicism? How did you personally get interested in and involved with stoicism? - Stoicism and Trading Mindset:
– In your view, how does stoicism influence one’s mindset, especially in the context of trading?
– Are there specific stoic principles that traders can apply to enhance their mental resilience and decision-making? - Handling Market Uncertainties:
– Stoicism often emphasises dealing with things ONLY in our control. How can traders apply this principle to navigate the uncertainties of the market?
– Are there practical stoic techniques that traders can employ to handle the emotional rollercoaster of the market? - Applying Stoicism Beyond Trading:
– How can the principles of stoicism extend beyond trading and positively impact other aspects of a trader’s life?
– Are there any particular stoic teachings that you find especially resonant or applicable to various aspects of life?
About Jacob Holm
Jacob says “At just 14, I dived into the stock market, but my first investment vanished when the company went bust. Over 20 years later, I’m still in the game. I’ve traded forex manually and algorithmically, managing my live and funded accounts. Alongside my co-founder, I now run an automated trading company.
“Starting out young, I faced the ups and downs of trading, both technically and emotionally. Recognizing the need for a different approach, I delved deep into my trader mindset, drawing inspiration from Stoicism and Buddhism. This shift brought a profound transformation, not only to my trading, but to my life overall.
“Through the Mindful Market Mastery platform, I aim to help others master the mental game of trading, using the principles that transformed my own trading journey. Join me on the path to consistent and successful trading without risking all your capital.”
Stay in Touch with Jacob
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmarketmastery
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MindfulMarketMasteryOfficial
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarketMastery
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfultradingminds
Jacob’s Special Offer
Collect your free ebook from Jacob’s Facebook Group on stoicism and trading called: “The Fearless Stoic Trader. How To Get Trading Success And Emotional Balance Without Negative Emotions”.
Plus you’ll get Jacob’s Udemy course at 50% off. Jacob says:
“For the first 20 people who contact me, telling me that they are Talking Trading listener, I will give them a 50% discount on my course on Udemy.
“In this course I teach them, via practical, step-by-step Stoic challenges and exercises, how to become a Stoic trader who can keep calm, be relaxed and keep being happy and content even in the face of tough market conditions and trading losses.”
And a quote to consider:
“Don’t seek for everything to happen as you wish it would, but rather wish that everything happens as it actually will—then your life will flow well.” – Epictetus
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
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