Key Points: Misinterpretation of Stoicism: Modern society often equates Stoicism with emotional suppression, especially in men, a misunderstanding that can lead to internal conflict and emotional vulnerability. Masculinity and Beyond: True Stoicism involves...
ACCEPT all the present moment offers, whether wanted or not and find peace and strength.
Theory of Mind (ToM) Part 1: Identifying the Herd
Key Points: Theory of Mind (ToM) is essential for understanding and predicting others' mental states, crucial in various social and professional contexts. ToM helps traders anticipate market movements by understanding others' emotions and intentions. Practical...
Locus of Control: The Roots of the Blame Game
Key Points: Locus of control is a psychological concept that affects traders' perception of control over their trading outcomes. Traders with an internal locus of control tend to be more proactive, resilient, and confident. Shifting towards an internal locus of...
Emotional Intelligence Part 3: Leveraging Anger
Key Points: Understanding the evolutionary origins and utility of anger. Exploring anger's role in modern settings, particularly in trading. Strategies to manage and harness anger constructively. Anger, a complex emotion deeply rooted in our evolutionary history, can...
Emotional Intelligence Part 2: Leveraging Greed
Explore how greed fuels innovation and resource acquisition while posing social and psychological challenges. Learn strategies to balance ambition with ethical practices for sustainable trading success.
Emotional Intelligence Part 1: Leveraging Fear
Fear is crucial for high performance, driving mastery, discipline, and best practices. Understand how a healthy relationship with fear can enhance your trading performance.
Motivation: Ask Yourself, Don’t Tell Yourself
Discover the science of self-questioning and its impact on curiosity, engagement, and self-awareness. Learn how this approach can significantly boost your motivation and cognitive performance.
Leveraging Contextual Trading Psychology Pt. 1
Understand the role of context in trading performance. Explore values-based risk management and contextual awareness to enhance decision-making in both institutional and retail trading environments.
Mindset is a Verb: Setting Your Mind
Utilize practical tools like the Perspective Map and Emotion Wheel to maintain emotional clarity and balance in premarket trading. Develop self-awareness and acceptance for optimal trading performance.
Patience Pays: Behaving for Profit
Patience is vital for achieving long-term goals and mental resilience. Learn how high performers benefit from patience through improved decision-making and burnout prevention.
Sean Sawyer, MS
Author | Performance Coach
Sean Sawyer, a psychotherapist since 2003 and full-time trader since 2017. Sean uniquely blends psychology and trading, offering insights from both worlds. His experience in psychological trauma and performance psychology helps individuals master decision-making and resilience in high-pressure situations.