The break is over – and this episode is about getting back into a trading rhythm that actually works.
In this Talking Trading conversation, Louise Bedford unpacks a problem that sits behind so many stalled trading journeys: Hesitation. Waiting for certainty. Delaying decisions. Watching setups form and then letting them go.
A loss can teach you something. Hesitation teaches you to doubt yourself.
Louise brings in a powerful mindset reframe (inspired by Mary Oliver) and turns it into a practical question for traders: what will you do with your one wild and precious morning?
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why hesitation can be more costly than a loss
- How to build confidence through routine and follow-through
- A simple structure to start 2026 with clarity: trading plan, scans, and rules-based execution
- How to trade your process instead of chasing certainty
If you want 2026 to be the year you stop drifting and start executing with consistency, this is a strong place to reset.
Make 2026 the year of decisive action, consistent profits, and trading success.
Next Steps:
- Grab a copy of Louise’s book Trading Secrets for more step-by-step trading guidance.
- Check out the Trading Made Simple video course, free at tradinggame.com.au, to move from beginner to confident trader at your own pace.
- Do Louise’s survey so she can shine a light into your blindspots and book a call with her using this link: survey.tradinggame.com.au
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.
Did you know you can book a free 30-minute call with Louise to discuss your current trading strategies?
Just click the button below to take the quick survey, and then you’ll be able to choose a time to talk to Louise.
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LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/louise-bedford/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/tradinggame
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