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The vehicles that we use in our daily lives include controlling others or events, consistently doing or thinking the same thing, faith (often part of religion), alcohol (often abuse), drugs (often abuse), food, changing jobs, moving, tearing others down, violence, material possessions, academic degrees, contribution, caring, compassion, gangs, sex, and joining a team. All of these are different vehicles we use to obtain what we value or need. |
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Some of the vehicles we use as traders are computers and related computer programs: back-testing and optimization of our trading methodologies; and three different forms of analysis: mental analysis, fundamental analysis, and technical analysis. The futility of using a vehicle to accomplish what we value is that we mistakenly believe that it is mastery or ownership of the vehicle that we really desire. In actuality we want mastery of something else entirely. |
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All traders, whether novice or professional, place a high value on the feeling of certainty. Unfortunately the vast majority of novice traders fall into the trap of believing that by using a computer (a vehicle) and purchasing an expensive trading program (another vehicle), they will be able to accomplish what they valuenamely, certainty. Other traders in an attempt to achieve certainty will talk to as many different traders (a vehicle) as possible. Still other traders (most professionals) will work toward certainty by focusing on their mental abilities and controlling their emotional states. These traders know that they will always act in their best interests with no fear or hesitation. The vehicle here is internal beliefs, and their associated rules. |
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The interesting thing to keep in mind is that the thoughts and desires of the unconscious mind will also influence your character traits, your behavior, and the vehicles you use to accomplish what you value most. All aspects of your mental, physical, and spiritual abilities are impacted by your beliefs. The ultimate goal of your beliefs is to obtain certainty, variety, significance, loving connection, growth, and a sense of contribution, and what you value most in your life. |
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Remember that beliefs are nothing more than feelings of certainty about what different events mean. They exist in our conscious and unconscious mind, and they are not normally questioned. Our beliefs originate from our life experiences, references, and events as we perceive them. Our perception is influenced by our beliefs and the physical and emotional state that |
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