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Importance of Energy Management in Trading

Lesson 4 of 5
Duration 4:20
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Contributed By: Teach the World to Trade

Presenter: Sam Baker from ‘Teach the World to Trade’

Key Points:

Energy as a Trading Currency:

Energy is crucial for focus, decision-making, and emotional resilience in trading.

Managing energy is as essential as managing capital.

Trader = Mental Athlete:

Trading compared to high-performance sports; success requires rigorous preparation.

Strategies from the ‘Mental Athlete’ approach include mindfulness, nutrition, sleep, and exercise.

Nutrition for Cognitive Fuel:

Emphasises intermittent fasting and whole foods; minimise processed items and alcohol. Avoids energy spikes and crashes for sustained energy levels.

Exercise and Movement:

Vital for mental agility and emotional balance.

Recommendation: Move every 60-90 minutes to counteract the sedentary nature of trading.

Mindfulness for Focus and Decision-Making:

Suggests daily meditation and regular breathing exercises. Reduces stress levels and enhances decision-making.

Sleep as a Foundation:

Advocates for a ‘digital sunset’ and a screen-free hour before bedtime.

Essential for mental clarity and recovery.

Overall Strategy:

Treat trading as a mental marathon, focusing on long-term performance.

Bringing one’s best self to the markets every day is essential.

Resources

Great Coaching Resource for your energy and focus

The body keeps the score

 Brain Energy – Mental Health

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