by Sean Sawyer | Jul 28, 2025 | C.L.E.A.R., Accept, Respond
Key Points ✅ Testosterone may influence risk-taking and confidence in trading, but its impact is far from deterministic.✅ Both low and high testosterone can have trade-offs—discipline and self-awareness ultimately matter more than hormone levels.✅ Cortisol and stress...
by Sean Sawyer | Jul 15, 2025 | C.L.E.A.R., Embody, Loosen
3-Point Summary: Sonder is the recognition that every trader carries a rich and complex internal world that influences their decision-making. True trading psychology isn’t about “fixing” people—it’s about honoring their stories and designing...
by Sean Sawyer | Feb 19, 2025 | Mindful Trading Live
Key Takeaways: The right-hand exercise highlights how discomfort (emotion) often dominates attention, overshadowing logical decision-making (TA). Mindfulness is about learning to observe both emotions and TA simultaneously rather than allowing emotions to override...
by Sean Sawyer | Feb 10, 2025 | C.L.E.A.R., Loosen, Respond
3 Key Takeaways Deep-seated money beliefs, not just financial knowledge or discipline, shape your trading habits. Fear of success and self-sabotage often stem from unresolved emotional conflicts with money. Management—not suppression—of emotions is the key to...
by Sean Sawyer | Feb 7, 2025 | C.L.E.A.R., Accept, Loosen
Key Takeaways: Greed is Not the Enemy—Untrained Greed Is – Greed is a natural, biological response. Instead of suppressing it, use it as a performance signal to refine your decision-making. Survival Drives Greedy Behavior – Hidden psychological patterns (e.g.,...
