In this episode, we talk Cognitive Bias and break down the three most destructive biases in my trading - loss aversion, confirmation bias, and overconfidence bias.
I’ll be unpacking the psychology behind these biases, their impact on market behaviour, and the real-world research that explains why traders make irrational decisions. More importantly, we’ll dive into practical strategies to mitigate their effects and sharpen your trading edge.
By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with actionable tools to avoid being your own worst enemy in the market.
🎧 Tune in now and learn how to stop letting your brain work against you!
🔥 Next episode preview: We’re moving from psychology to practicality—get ready for a deep dive into risk management blueprints that actually work. Stay tuned!
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