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cult is that, despite insufficient information and market parameters that are changing second by second, you attempt to trade according to a strictly rational-empirical mode of thought. |
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Intuition will help you look in the right direction, and point you in the right direction to begin the reasoning process. Intuition will help you evaluate conclusions that are derived logically. The quality of the intuitive thought that you possess will be determined by your beliefs about validity of intuition in the trading environment. I cannot tell you how to command or implore intuition to arrive. By examining how you feel about intuition you will discover any negative beliefs that may prevent your sense of intuition from working. Low self-esteem, for example, can lead traders to mistrust anything that they think of, especially if it is a hunch. Fear of change, intolerance of uncertainty, a rigid belief structure, a fanatical adherence to rules, and a belief in standardized procedures will impede intuition. People with a good intuitive sense generally have a high level of self-confidence, courage, and discipline. They are also receptive to unpredictable and surprising news. |
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Confident thoughts and beliefs, based on faith, and conviction that you deserve the best answer will galvanize your intuition into action. When you believe that you can successfully trade in an unpredictable, changeable, and ambiguous market, you will be giving your sense of intuition a vote of confidence. |
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Often intuition comes to us while we are sleeping, and if we can remember it while awakening we possess a beautiful gift. The literature has countless stories about how an inventor, politician, general, or writer woke from a nap or a night's sleep with the solution to a vexing problem. |
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Many intuitive people practice some form of meditation. Meditation produces several very real physiological responses. These naturally include relaxation, a modification of the frequency of the brain waves, and the brain arriving at a higher level of consciousness. |
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Another way to increase your level of intuition is to start practicing yoga. The asanas, or postures, are very effective at decreasing tension and quieting the mind. When the asanas are done correctly, they also increase mental alertness. Perhaps my favorite mental exercise is playing GO, the ancient Japanese game of strategy that is superb at developing many empowering beliefs and strategies. There is no other game that even approaches the mental complexity required by GO. |
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A very important question for all traders is if the intuitive thought they are experiencing is a real intuitive thought or just an impulsive thought being generated by their unconscious mind on the basis of old beliefs. Often |
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