How can we truly uncover and become aware of our beliefs about the markets?
Q: A highly-respected trading coach has commented, “You do not trade the markets. You trade your beliefs about the markets…” How can we truly uncover and become aware of our beliefs about the markets? When I try to sit down and make a list of beliefs, my mind seems to go blank once I get past markets trend and markets consolidate.
A: One method is to just journal. Sit down each morning and force yourself to write three or four pages about yourself and what’s going on. Then read what you’ve written because it will reflect your beliefs.
For example, here are some of your beliefs that I got just from reading your questions.
• You believe in me and my belief that you can only trader your beliefs.
• You believe that you have trouble finding your beliefs.
• You believe that when you try to find beliefs your mind goes blank.
