The book categorizes mental challenges into five primary areas:
To resolve recurring issues, Tendler introduces a repeatable problem-solving framework: The Mental Game of Trading A System for Solving...
: Addresses both overconfidence (leading to excessive risk) and lack of confidence (leading to hesitation). The book categorizes mental challenges into five primary
: Progress is achieved by narrowing the gap between your "A-Game" (best performance) and "C-Game" (worst performance). Real growth comes from raising the "floor" of your performance by correcting recurring mistakes. "I exited my winner too early").
: Find the hidden bias or unrealistic expectation causing the reaction (e.g., "I feel like I have to win every trade").
: Unpack why your mind is reacting this way in the moment.
: Clearly define the behavior or emotion (e.g., "I exited my winner too early").