Attitude Is [Almost] Everything

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!

David Chandler

Ordinary People Making Extraordinary Profits!

For free mini-course on stock and options trading click the following link: http://www.StockMarketGenie.com

Or visit our blog at: http://stockmarketgenie.blogspot.com/

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 hasn't worked for us personally. If you wish to trade or invest in the stock market you should obtain advice from a registered licensed advisor.

---

War Market

There is no question that the stock market is being... Read More

Kick The Tires

Before you buy another car you walk around the lot,... Read More

Are You A Stockaholic?

Today's society gives special recognition to alcoholics, sexaholics, binge-aholics, shopaholics,... Read More

Investing in Stocks and The Game of Monopoly

To begin, you might look at playing the stock market... Read More

Mutual Funds are Dead

You may have wondered why your mutual funds have been... Read More

KISS Formula

There are formulas for just about everything, but it has... Read More

Hot Stock Investing ... How to Pick Hot Stocks with Momentum Stock Trading

Profitable day traders recognize that momentum trading is among the... Read More

How Commodity Trading Differs from Stock Trading

There are major differences between trading stocks and trading futures.... Read More

Emotional Maturity

If you are going to be a winner in the... Read More

Never Fall In Love!

Recently I watched my favorite football team lose a vital... Read More

Gurgle Gurgle

Caught in a whirlpool and being sucked under. No life... Read More

Bargain Basement - Finding Stocks That Go Up

Have you been listening to the talking heads on CNBC-TV?... Read More

Stealth Bull

If you have been watching the stock market at all... Read More

Pamplona, the Wild Investment Bulls

You remember (they show it on TV every year) the... Read More

Stock Market Insanity

Let's first define insanity. It is doing the same thing... Read More

Price Targets

Every day in any financial publication you will find the... Read More

Trading Stocks ?Never Forget About A Past Trade

We all know that emotions control every decision that an... Read More

Alfred E. Newman

What! Me worry?Many of you remember the cover of MAD... Read More

Mutual Funds: The Modern Den of Thieves!

Mutual funds were created with the idea that one person... Read More

Starbucks Stock is Up

Starbucks earnings are up again and so is their stock... Read More

The Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Mutual Funds

Everyone who follows the financial news has heard of mutual... Read More

This Market Is Different

All of the talking heads have been telling us that... Read More

Staying Sane While Wall Street Crashes

Everybody is riding the Wall Street Roller coaster. Even if... Read More

Emotional Involvement

I'll bet with almost anyone that has stocks or mutual... Read More

Humpty Dumpty the Stock Market Falls Down

Humpty Dumpty had a great fall and all the King's... Read More

Oil Stocks CHK WLL - What Is Their Worth?

(1) CHK stock price $16.74, NAV $32.5CHK is my favorite... Read More

Size Counts!

What the heck am I talking about?It is often said... Read More

Historical Briefing: Stocks, Finance and Money

The World Bank claims that some two billion of the... Read More

The 1% Solution

You probably know the story of Sherlock Holmes and the... Read More

401K-itis

Are you one of those many people who dread reading... Read More

Who Knows?

The Shadow knows. Remember him? It seems a shadow has... Read More

Pension Plans

If you have a pension plan at work you will... Read More

Selling

The stock market has been going up for more than... Read More