About me:
Hello, I'm Jaymes Rosenthal, a seasoned veteran with a decade of experience in the futures markets. My journey has led me through a varied landscape, from equity indexes, bonds, metals, energy, and grains and other asset classes like
cryptocurrencies. I relish identifying volatility, spotting patterns, and understanding order book flows. Simultaneously, I'm always eager to broaden my knowledge as a 'macro tourist' to navigate the often choppy waters of these markets.
I distinctly remember a turning point around my fourth or fifth year in the field. It wasn't a specific trade or a sudden epiphany about the markets. Instead, it was when I heard someone say, "Don't worry about fixing your weaknesses right now... focus on your STRENGTHS first!" That resonated with me deeply. I realized I'd been trying to mimic others' trading styles, believing that addressing my weaknesses was the key to progress. However, what I needed was a moment of self-reflection to identify my strengths and capitalize on them.
This revelation proved to be transformative. I began to tailor my trading to align with my strengths and stopped comparing myself to others. The shift from external competition to self-competition marked the beginning of a new phase in my career.
Even today, I believe there's more to extract from my unique trading style, and I strive to improve each day.
Psychology:
My fascination with the psychological aspect of trading stems from my former life as a professional poker player. It's evident that we are our biggest enemies, especially in markets where the opponent is invisible. Managing emotions becomes crucial.
Contrary to some beliefs, I don't think that being emotionless like a robot is the solution. We're human, after all. We have emotions and thoughts, both good and bad. The key is to become aware of our thoughts and tendencies as early as possible, which gives us control over how we react to them. When we say someone is a robot, it merely means they have exceptional self-awareness and can swiftly adjust their responses.
I’m here to help YOU be a better YOU!
This self-reflection not only powered my career, but I also believe it's an aspect many traders/investors overlook. They often get so absorbed in analyzing the next chart or idea that they forget to reflect on themselves. This oversight can lead to grave errors in execution and judgement, even when they've predicted market movements correctly. This is true for both losing investments and WINNING trades!
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I'll be regularly sharing thoughts and insights about trading psychology, using AI to better convey ideas and concepts to everyone. This tool will also help me maintain a steady flow of content, as I juggle trading and the joys and challenges of parenting two young kids. Thank you for joining me on this journey!
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Jaymes R.