Reaching the Next Level of Trading Performance

Einstein observed that we cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them.  In other words, problems exist in our deficiencies of perspective.  Once we reach a next level of perception, thought, and analysis, problems can give way to solutions.  An important contribution of mentors and coaches is to introduce us to next levels of thinking.  If we are locked into our old modes of perception and thought, we will be locked into our level of performance.

On Wednesday, July 19th, I'll be speaking at Stock Twits' second ever Futures Forum in New York City.  We'll be meeting at Slattery's Midtown Pub and enjoying food and drink--and I'll be presenting key ideas regarding getting to the next levels of trading performance. (Registration information for that free event can be found here).

One very important idea is that almost always we are already performing at that next level of performance on some occasions.  It is when we are at our best that we can clearly perceive our next level of development.  That is what we are ready for.  That is what we are already capable of.  At times, we are closer to our goals; at times we are more distant.  When we clearly identify what we're doing when we are nearer to our ideas, we start to piece together a roadmap for getting to our next level.

What are you doing well now and how are you doing those things?

Those are some of the most important questions in trading psychology.  Our next level of thinking is the thinking we're doing when we're performing at our best.

Further Reading:  Building Self-Efficacy

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