In this episode of Mental Capital, I share a personal story about grief, trading, and the quiet ways we try to find control when life feels out of control. Inspired by a scene from the show Blindspot, we explore how trading can become a coping mechanism—and how to recognize when the need for control is sabotaging your performance. This one’s from the heart.

Takeaways:

• Why so many traders crave control more than profit

• How unprocessed emotions sneak into our trading habits

• A simple practice to shift from control to trust

Whether you’ve struggled with overtrading, holding too long, or chasing setups just to feel “in charge”—this one’s for you.

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In today's episode, we'll look at the psychological cost of a drawdown and what it actually takes to get back to where we started.

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Focusing in on the "why" of trading.

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Slow down to speed up.

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Today, we'll look at how "The Empty Cup" parable from Zen relates to traders.

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How Contrast Can Put Wins & Losses in Perspective. Join me for the free class: https://lucra.com/ppt-webinar/

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Trading Psychology is BORING. Surprised to hear me say that? In this episode, I’ll go through my top 4 reasons why the way trading psychology is presented can be a snoozefest. Join me for the free class: https://lucra.com/ppt-webinar/

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In today's episode, we'll talk about progress along the trading journey. Register for my upcoming webinar here: https://lucra.com/ppt-webinar/

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In today's episode, we'll dig into becoming the trader you need to be to hit your goals. Register for my upcoming webinar here: https://lucra.com/ppt-webinar/

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