Habit Formation
Popular wisdom says it takes 21 days to form a new habit or break an old one. While recent studies have shown it’s not as clear cut as that, one thing experts agree on is that habits develop over time – and breaking bad ones can take quite a lot of effort.
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FEATURE VIDEO
Louise Bedford
Learn from our host Louise Bedford how to recognise bad habits and replace them with positive ones for a better chance of sustained success.
HABIT FORMATION | HABIT FORMATION • TIME MANAGEMENT • MINDSET
Reading time: 20 minutes | Trading level: Beginner
Introduction to Habit formation
Fast growth mindset missteps
with Bill Moore
Understand what cognitive biases are, and how you can manage them when trading. Get professional insights from quant, trader and entrepreneur Bill Moore. Read more
BIASES • TRADER PERSONA • MANAGING EMOTIONS
Reading time: 32 minutes
Trading level: Intermediate
The habits of successful traders
with Jason McIntosh
Understand what sets successful traders apart. Learn the habits that help them give themselves an edge in the financial markets. Read more
HABIT FORMATION • MINDSET • TECHNIQUES
Reading time: 28 minutes
Trading level: beginner
JOMO is the new FOMO. Trade with the Joy of Missing Out
Find out why embracing JOMO and letting the market come to you is often a better strategy than letting FOMO steer your decisions. Read more
How to trade consistently without having a perfect strategy
Discover the smart ways to consistently trade financial markets without necessarily having a perfect strategy. Read more
TRADING STRATEGY • TRADING PLAN • RISK MANAGEMENT
Reading time: 3 minutes
Trading level: Intermediate
How to create a trading plan
in 7 steps
Get expert insight into how successful traders create their trading plans to help set themselves up for success. Read more
TRADING PLAN • TRADING STRATEGY • RISK MANAGEMENTT
Reading time: 4 minutes
Trading level: Beginner
Are your money scripts holding you back?
Learn how our parents’ and grandparents’ attitudes towards money can shape how we feel about trading and investing. Read more
MONEY BELIEFS • ATTITUDES TO MONEY • BIASES
Reading time: 5 minutes
Trading level: Intermediate
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