What’s the secret of successful traders and how did they make the transition from clueless learner to consistent pro?When the same tools are available to anyone, why do some people out perform others?

The successful traders have discovered The Secret.

It is not the latest indicator, program or hot tipster. It is something that everyone has inside them already.

The Secret is believing in your method and trading it. Believing to the point of having it ingrained into your brain so that it becomes as automatic as breathing. If the charts do this, then I will do that. Trading your plan means cutting losers, riding winners, managing money and risk well. When you arrive at the point of realizing that your self-discipline can only get you so far and that the next step should be reflex trading then you will have found The Secret.

Having to exercise self- discipline to me means that there is still something inside you that you must fight to control. If emotions are still in control of your trading then you must find a way to turn that fear and greed into a move productive energy. Trading your method as a reflex means that there is no struggle to control wayward thoughts. (more…)