Increasing performance

[Caan Berry]

Hi all,

Was just thinking the other day how much of trading is effected by how you are feeling physically? Im sure were all aware that in order to be a profitable trader its important to be in the right state of mind but after a poorer result yesterday it come to my attention i was trading a little tiered and it was likely this could of been part of it... it made me think of a certain someones blog that suggests its important to stay hydrated, but how far do you go?? I googled a few things and am going to try them out today to see if it works. A few im gonna try..

1. Take regular breaks (every 30 mins)
2. Regulate breathing, relax (aids focus apparently)
3. Close down any possible distrations (silent room)
4. Correct lighting
5. Exercise (went for a run this morning)
6. Stay hydrated (200ml hour)
7. 8 hours sleep (done)
8. Remove caffine and stimulants (avoids peaks and lows)


Other thing i found that are more long term but interesting is you are likely to increase your own mental endurance and focus from things like sudoku and brain trainning exercises... might be a thought

If anyone's got anything else please add

Chuck

[bazbaz]

I don't have any ideas like to to add but I would say that an important part of things if being able to judge when you are sharp and when you arent which isnt always as easy as you think. Often its only after a few races when you start to realise you're nowhere near your best and there are occassions (at least for me) when I'd be better off not trading at all or at least waiting until I am actually sharp enough again. Something that I do is to play a very simple online pool game against the clock before trading - I know what my normal kind of score is and if I dont make it or I can see that Im struggling to do well at that then I delay starting trading until I'm right or can do things like drink loads of water etc to get myself right or my p+l can suffer

[Emkayracing]

One to add to your list - heat / temperature control.

I can remember AH moaning about the heat in the summer (So he went and got an AC unit).

It's only October 2nd but already the temperature has dropped, so heating becomes an issue for the long winter ahead.

You could always get yourself a nice Camo Slanket

[The Geek]

3. Close down any possible distrations (silent room)

Wish I could, but unfortunately Mrs Geek would be a tad upset if I closed down the kids.

[jibiko]

S&S Tactic

(S&S = Simple & Straightforward)

1. Stop Moaning

2.

3. Do your ****ing job

(related wallpaper)

[kawasaki]

wahahah good ole jibiko

[The Geek]

BTW for those who have joined us in more recent times, Jibiko is our resident entertainer who's been having a forum break. { New Girlfriend perhaps Jib? My own honeymoon periods lasted abut three months from memory. }

Take anything he says as friendly Banter. { Even the stuff you don't quite understand. }

[bazbaz]

I actually think thats bloody good advice he's given, we'd all be better traders if we did just shut the f*ck up stop moaning and just get on with it

[The Geek]

I thought is was funny, but as chuck only joined us a short while before Jibs went walkabout I didn't want him to take it the wrong way, as he started a serious topic, then jibiko & I came along.

[jibiko]

kawasaki's method

Dear chuck536,
Another method that you can try, is the famous...

kawasaki's method

Rule 1: Win or Lose, Drink More Booze.
Rule 2: Follow Rule 1.

I think, Temujin, will agree with the positive expectation that the above method has,
to the increasing of the performance of a trader.




p.s.1. The S&S Tactic, is a method I use, just before every trading session* and
I have found that it increases my performance.
(* trading session, what a cool and scientific and pro description, yeah baby yeah).

p.s.2. I am not an entertainer, although I don't have a problem with this title.

[The Joker]

elevated levels of natural testosterone have been shown to increase alertness.

Google Tribulus :Thumbs

[The Geek]

1. Viagra
2. Red Bull
3. Crystal Meth
4. Gorgeous Missus who won't let you have sex until you've met her financial targets for the week.

[Caan Berry]

LOL!! i think it does make a difference, although not a great deal ! Not sure about the crystal meth, probably best to replace that with coke, or base if your not a high roller lol

[jibiko]

...{ New Girlfriend perhaps Jib? My own honeymoon periods lasted abut three months from memory. }...

New girlfriend? No, I wish that was the reason .
But, I can still hope .

three months honeymoon?

[jibiko]

I think, the following threads, from Tradepedia, maybe relevant and can give some ideas, also.

- Tradepedia>Dedication>Mind & Body - (healthy mind + healthy body = wealthy trading?)

- Tradepedia>Relaxation>Meditation to enhance mindset