Copyright 2005 David Chandler

I often play a little game with myself when I have to go shopping;
to the post office or on other errands.

Sometimes I will just go about my business and make little
comment or eye contact with the person serving me. Other times I
will smile and talk to the person. Ask them how they are. Even
make a joke!

The difference is incredible. And it is amazing what affect it has
on both them and me. 

If I take the effort to engage the person in a conversation and
make eye contact - almost without exception their face lights up,
they smile and are friendly back to me. And best of all, I feel
much better.

Instead of it being just a chore, it can make the whole experience
more enjoyable. And the only difference is my attitude.

Now what does this have to do with you trading the stock market?

Well, I believe that in trading your success is almost completely
determined by your attitude.

If you don't believe me, play the game I just described.

And then ask yourself, "If I can affect my experience so
dramatically through a minor change of my attitude in one small
area of my life, surely changing my attitude in my trading will have
a similar effect."

Just try it.

Look at the stock market with a negative attitude [such as the
market is out to get me!]. And then review the same information
with the view that the market is a wonderful source of financial
freedom.

Do you notice a difference?

Do you think the second view is more helpful? Do you think it
might give you greater confidence and motivation? And less fear?

Now don't get me wrong.

I am not saying that positive thinking is all you need for success.
Clearly you need the necessary skills and experience to achieve
anything in any area of your life.

But having the right attitude and beliefs is absolutely crucial.
Because it is this that determines which actions you will take. And
when.

You see the reality is that, without a positive attitude, you cannot
be come a successful trader. Period. No question.

So give it a go.

Have a look at your attitudes to the stock market and trading and
see if they need review.

What have you got to lose? Maybe just some limiting beliefs and
attitudes that are restricting your success.

And by the way - try my little game some time!

Be nice to a cashier or a waiter or a bus driver and see what
happens. Maybe even try it on someone close to you!

You will be amazed. And so will they!

The above comments are offered for educational purposes only.
We are not providing you with financial advice. We are simply
sharing with you what has and has not worked for us personally.
If you wish to trade or invest in the stock market, you should
obtain advice from a registered licensed advisor.

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David Chandler
http://www.stockmarketgenie.com
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