Day Trading for Beginners

How Your Mind Sabotages Your Trades: Unlocking the Psychology of Successful Trading


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Welcome to season 3, episode 11 of the Day Trading for Beginners Podcast! In this episode, we talk about the critical topic of trading psychology, exploring a powerful quote from Jared Tendler’s book, The Mental Game of Trading: “The charts are a mirror that reflects your inner self.” We discuss how your emotions, biases, and mental blocks shape your trading decisions and how Tendler’s system can help you turn psychological flaws into strengths.


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Key Topics Discussed

  1. Introduction to Trading Psychology
    • Why technical know-how isn’t enough—your mindset can make or break your strategy.
    • The importance of joining our free Skool community (skool.com/trading) to learn and share experiences.
    • Overview of The Mental Game of Trading by Jared Tendler, a top mental performance coach who applies lessons from competitive golf to trading.
  2. The Quote: “The Charts Are a Mirror That Reflects Your Inner Self”
    • Charts provide objective data (prices, volume, trends), but your reactions reveal emotions like fear, greed, or hesitation.
    • How your internal world—biases, past traumas, or impulses—distorts your interpretation of market data.
    • Using charts not just for market analysis but as a tool for self-reflection to turn losses into lessons.
  3. Jared Tendler’s Approach
    • Tendler frames common trading mistakes (chasing, overtrading) as psychological, not technical, issues.
    • Emotions like greed, fear, and anger are root causes of trading errors.
    • Practical tools like journaling, visualization, and mapping emotional patterns to build mental resilience.
    • Treating emotions as data to identify triggers and correct flaws.
  4. Real-World Examples
    • Example 1: A trader hesitates during a breakout pattern due to fear from past losses, missing an opportunity and feeling frustrated (“tilt” in poker terms). Tendler’s system suggests journaling emotions and using pre-trade routines to build confidence.
    • Example 2: An overconfident trader takes an oversized position on a head-and-shoulders pattern, amplifying losses. Reflection reveals a need for validation through wins, not strategy.
  5. Actionable Tips to Apply Tendler’s Philosophy
    • Journal Your Feelings: After each trade, note how the chart made you feel (stressed, excited, etc.) and compare it to the objective data (price, volume).
    • Spot Emotional Triggers: Identify chart patterns (e.g., sudden drops or breakouts) that spark fear, greed, or FOMO (fear of missing out).
    • Stay Calm with Visualization: View charts as neutral tools, like a mirror, to avoid emotional reactions.
    • Maintain Emotional Balance: Avoid overtrading or overconfidence by keeping a steady, patient mindset.
  6. Why This Matters
    • Trading success starts with mastering your psychology. By confronting emotions like greed, fear, or doubt, you can unlock consistent performance.
    • Tendler’s tools offer a clear, actionable path to gain a psychological edge, whether you’re a beginner or experienced trader.
    • Joining our Skool community provides a low-stress trading strategy, accountability, and a free course to build confidence.



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