Nomi came to our home at two months of age, weighing only two pounds. She was understandably frightened in her new environment and hid in the bed, at the base of the headboard. She could not be coaxed out.
I opened a can of food that our other cats love and dipped my finger in the moist mix. I held it near Nomi and she quickly lifted her head and came out of her hiding place. Her fear of strangers was strong, but her drive to eat new food was stronger. That began our petting and getting acquainted.
The principle here is that we don't change our negative behaviors through motivation or discipline. We change our negative behaviors by drawing upon our core motivations. We might not make a change because we want to, but if we can find a reason that speaks to us, the change follows surprisingly easily.
Helping others is one of my core motivations. I might not be the most disciplined trader on my own, but if I'm part of a team and my teammates count on me for help and role modeling, suddenly I'm inspired to be my best self. Nomi didn't motivate herself to open up to me; she found a motivation that made it easy to open up.
What makes you tick? What are your core motivations that drive you, inspire you, and make your life meaningful? If you can find a way to connect your trading to the motivation that helps you be your best, suddenly you'll be able to access your best trading.
Additional Reading:
Best Trading Practice: Rule-Base Sizing of Trades
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