Hope Trading: Holding a Losing Trade Because It Might Come Back
Your stop is 30 points away and you keep waiting for a bounce that isn't in your plan. Here is why hope trading happens and how to stop it.
Why You Feel Sick Watching a Big Position Move
Racing heart, tight chest, dry mouth while a trade is open. Here is the real physiology behind it, and why it is not a sign you're doing something wrong.
The Regret of Not Taking Profit at the Peak
You watched your profit hit a high point and didn't book it. Here is why that specific regret hits so hard, and how to stop chasing peaks.
Fear of Giving Back Profits
A green trade suddenly feels dangerous. Here is why the fear of giving back profits shows up, and why it makes you exit before your plan says to.
Greed in Trading: What It Actually Feels Like in a Live Trade
Greed in trading is not shouting "more money." It is quiet and reasonable-sounding. Here is what it actually feels like while a trade is open.
Why You Keep Refreshing the P&L Screen
You have checked your P&L eleven times in three minutes. Here is the mechanism behind that habit and how to actually break it.
Trailing Stop Loss: The Discipline Nobody Wants to Follow
Everyone knows how a trailing stop works. Almost nobody follows one under real pressure. Here is why, and how to actually stick to it.
Why You Freeze Instead of Managing a Live Trade
The trade needs a decision and you just sit there watching. Here is why traders freeze mid-trade and how to build a decision you can act on.
The Temptation to Widen Your Stop Loss Mid-Trade
Price is one tick from your stop and you want to move it. Here is why that urge shows up and the rule that stops it from costing you.
Adding to a Winning Position: When It Is a Plan and When It Is Greed
Adding to a winning trade can grow your account or wreck it in one move. Here is how to tell a planned add from a greedy one, before you click buy.