11. And Finally

“This is the fifth book I’ve written, which isn’t bad for a guy who’s only read two.”

—George Burns

So, you’ve stayed with this to the final chapter. I’ve shared a lot with you, and you now feel ready to go. However, statistics on winners and losers tell us that the majority are missing the essential elements for success. People often think they have the keys to success before they begin trading. After all, the research is fundamentally sound or the trading system looks to be a sure winner (on paper). The majority of traders embark on their journey confidently, so why do so many fail?

Trading is exciting, but it is also extremely difficult. In this final chapter, my goal is to steer you to focus on your inner self and the ability ...

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