Mental Capital

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 trustWhether you’ve struggled with overtrading, holding too long, or chasing setups just to feel “in charge”—this one’s for you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

Focusing in on the "why" of trading. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

Slow down to speed up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

Today, we'll look at how "The Empty Cup" parable from Zen relates to traders. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

Join me for my upcoming webinar: https://lucra.com/ppt-webinar/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

How Contrast Can Put Wins & Losses in Perspective. Join me for the free class: https://lucra.com/ppt-webinar/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

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/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

In today's episode, we'll talk about progress along the trading journey. Register for my upcoming webinar here: https://lucra.com/ppt-webinar/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

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/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

Today on Mental Capital, we'll talk about ways to train your mental resilience. Join me for my upcoming webinar here: https://lucra.com/ppt-webinar/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

Today on Mental Capital, we'll dig into why your "Why" in trading needs to be bigger than money. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

Today on Mental Capital, we'll dig into how important it is to forgive yourself for trading mistakes and move forward without regret. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

Today on Mental Capital, we'll talk about why an abundance mindset matters in trading. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

Today on Mental Capital, we'll talk about why an abundance mindset matters in trading. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

Here's a reminder to keep your eye on your long term vision instead of getting sucked into each little market move. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

Unlock your potential as a trader through the power of journaling. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

Are you aiming for Financial Freedom or Financial Survival? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

Here's a quick reminder to celebrate the small wins along the way. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

An open letter to MAKsCap investors This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

With just one month left in 2024, it's time to dig deep and finish the year strong. In this episode, we dive into the mindset and strategies you need to "go hard in the paint" and make your final push toward your goals. Borrowing from the intensity of basketball, where "the paint" is the high-action zone under the basket, we explore how you can fully commit, stay disciplined, and play to win in trading and life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

Discover how letting go can transform your trading mindset and how releasing the need to be right can lead to greater success in the markets. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

How mental preparation, an organized workspace, and a solid trading plan set the stage for success before the market even opens. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com

Discover why the market isn’t your enemy in this insightful article. Learn how taking full responsibility for your trading actions can turn the market into an ally and unlock endless opportunities for growth. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mentalcapital.substack.com