Transitioning from simulated to live trading

[MonkeyTrader]

Set yourself a small goal of taking the next 10-20 trades no matter what...no excuses,no fluffing about......just take them!!!
Before you place the trade,define your risk and ACCEPT IT COMPLETELY.
Always tell yourself that if i don't take this trade,which is based on my edge then i WILL destroy whatever edge i have.

If you notice the last part i mentioned,you will see how important your mental head space is in becoming a professional,its more important than an edge or a system.
Because you my have an edge but completely destroy it by thinking incorrectly.

rgds,
switchtrader

Echo that. The whole post was right on, not just the quoted part. Great job Switchtrader.

[switchtrader]

Thx Winston and Monkey.

Great to see BonTrade having a separate forum for the mental side of trading.
You always know a good trading forum when you see a designated section for trading psychology.
Unfortunately waaaaaay underrated in this industry.
Personally i would list it as MUST READ in any forum as a first stop.

rgds,
swicthtrader