Mark Douglas

Definition of core trader responsibility in the attitude survey

Fix: Reframe losses as the cost of market discovery, similar to research and development

Fix: Build genuine mental flexibility and emotional processing beyond surface-level positive thinking.

Fix: Adopt the mindset of winners who remain disciplined, focused, and confident despite adverse conditions

Fix: Build genuine confidence in your trading plan through understanding probability and acceptance

Fix: Focus on consistent process rather than perfect individual trades

Fix: Accept that some level of uncertainty is inherent; define risk and execute systematic trades

Fix: Accept losses as unavoidable; incorporate them into risk management and money management philosophy.

Fix: Develop mental framework and emotional discipline parallel to technical analysis.

Fix: Choose attitude and mindset development as the primary focus; technique becomes easy with correct psychology

Fix: Align actual execution with planned trades through discipline and emotional control

Fix: Redefine your relationship to market information through mental framework restructuring focused on opportunities

Fix: Develop ability to see market from objective perspective without distortion

Fix: Evaluate trades on process and risk management, not opportunity cost

Fix: Establish profit-taking philosophy based on money management principles; accept available profits.

Fix: Identify and resolve internal conflicts stemming from upbringing, beliefs, or trauma; align all parts of the mental environment with trading goals

Fix: Remove profits when signals indicate moves are complete

Fix: Recognize markets are neutral; emotional wounds from past trades must be processed and released.