In this engaging interview with Brian McAboy and Louise Bedford, you’ll discover Louise’s top tips for boosting your trading psychological fitness, from habit initiation to the intriguing concepts of Fresh Start Psychology and Future Self visualization.
Get ready for a mind-blowing discussion on behavioral finance with specific take-away actions you can implement immediately.
Listen in as Louise opens up about her own experiences, revealing moments when she contemplated quitting and the courage that kept her going. Explore the depths of self-sabotage in trading and learn how to spot and conquer S.A.D. (Self-Aggressive and Destructive) behaviors before they derail your success.
Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned trader, you’ll gain valuable insights into the unique psychological challenges faced by experienced traders and the importance of focusing on a select few markets and timeframes.
As the podcast wraps up, delve into the importance of self-forgiveness in trading, and how embracing your mistakes can be the path to enlightenment and growth. Join us in this eye-opening journey through the world of trading psychology with Louise Bedford and Brian McAboy.
Key Questions We Discuss in this Episode
1. What are your top tips to improve a trader’s psychological fitness?
2. Some traders get to a certain level of success and then they self-sabotage. What would your advice be here?
3. Is there a time you’ve looked back on your trading actions with a lack of empathy? Is self-forgiveness important?
About Brian McAboy
Brian McAboy is the host of The Consistent Profits podcast and he’s a trading coach and business consultant with a mechanical engineering and quality engineering background. He has seen many traders struggle due to lack of training, leading to inconsistent trading and behavioral issues.
I’ve interviewed Brian several times throughout the years, but he’s turning the tables on me and this time, he’s interviewing me on his podcast.
Get in Touch with Brian
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmcaboy/
Special Report: https://insideouttrading.com/enough-to-be-dangerous-report/
Website and Podcast: http://insideouttrading.com/
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 is the co-founder of 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 is the host of the Master Your Trading Mind Hub at IG Markets Australia.
She and her business partner, Chris Tate, have been running their repeat-for-free Mentor Program for the past 23 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/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTradingGame
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/louise-bedford/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/tradinggame
To discover more about this fascinating area of Trading Psychology, make sure you check out the IG Master Your Trading Mind Hub. Many of the topics discussed on this week’s show are expanded upon in the Hub. From learning your trading DNA to managing your emotions, habit formation to finding inspiration and maximising recovery if things don’t go your way, this content series is full of practical information to help you hone your trading mindset and get the most out of your trades. There’s something in this series for traders of all levels, whether you’re an experienced trader or just starting out.
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