Chapter 31
The Heart of a Master Trader
Over the years, many people have asked if becoming a Master Trader is something that you can develop. Just like in any field where mastery is sought, there are those exceptional individuals who seem to be born with it or to have had the good fortune to be born into it. However, one important characteristic that makes someone who achieves greatness stand out is heart.
So what is this thing called heart? It is:
- Having enough burning desire to break through all personal limitations
- Having the sensitivity to know how to balance breaking through your limitations without physically and emotionally breaking down
- Having enough courage to stand up to all the people who are against you
- Taking the kind of calculated risks that few would dare to take
- Going against others when they say the task is impossible
- Being willing to sacrifice almost anything to achieve the desired goal
- Being willing to conquer yourself
- Recognizing that strengths must be improved upon and weaknesses must be compensated for or overcome and turned into greater strengths
- Not allowing excuses, good reasons, or logical explanations to keep you from your goals
Then the question that should be asked is: “Can you develop the heart of a trader, or is it some mysterious gift that is given to a lucky few?”
Circumstances, experience, skill, and talent do make a difference in having heart. Most skills and talents can be developed and some circumstances and experiences can be created. But ...
