CHOOSING HOW YOU INTERACT WITH THE OUTSIDE WORLD: YOUR RELATIONSHIPS AND YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY

When you look into the mirror, you can also see the faces of the people standing next to you. Who are they and what do their faces tell you? Do you see a happy and loving family and a large circle of friends surrounding you? Do you see a community of people around you who are grateful for the contributions that you make to them? Or do you stand alone, without a loving support system? In either case, your trading reflects what you see. A trader with a strong support system can face losses and problems in his trading. He knows that there are strong relationships from which he can draw support, understanding, and sympathy. He knows why he gets up in the morning and what his trading means to his life in a way that gives him motivation to succeed. A trader who contributes to the community feels good about himself and in turn, receives respect and appreciation. All of these positive forces contribute to the look of confidence, self-esteem, and security in his face. But, what happens if a trader has chosen unwisely in his personal life and has surrounded himself with toxic relationships or none at all?

Solution 1: First Develop a Good Relationship with Yourself, and Then Reach out to Others from Strength and Caring

A trader who has troubled relationships with others often has a troubled relationship with himself, which, in turn, usually results from a troubled relationship with ...

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