My guess is that over the 4 days of the NY Traders expo the words "control your EMOTIONS" were uttered at least 1000 times... probably 5000.

Unfortunately every attempt to do so adds to the possibility of a losing trade.

WHAT? How can that be?

It is relatively simple - unconscious emotions, unfelt emotions get put into actions - sooner or later - every time - without fail. So... if you try to feel not afraid, watch yourself then hesitate on your best trade. Try not to feel angry? ...watch yourself overtrade ...or get very stubborn in a trade you are already in (D**&)( it - they WILL give me my money!).

In fact right there is an idea for an exercise - keep track of what you do feel and then look for the way you act it out - in trading or otherwise.

Feelings are just feelings - they can't make or lose money. Only pushing the buy and sell button can make or lose money... it is that - THE ACTIONS - ... where you need control!

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