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.

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.

Focusing in on the "why" of trading.

Slow down to speed up.

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/

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/