Characteristics of a good stock trader that could be applicable in other professions

By Nazy Massoud
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So how did the super traders develop their mental edge? Even though they are all different, they share certain beliefs and characteristics:
1. They know their market.
2.They know why they are getting into their positions.
3.They know their risk/reward ratio.
4.They have an expectation to win.
5.They are not afraid of taking losses.
6.They have a set of rules that they follow. They realize that these are dynamic and you have to review it.
7.They have contingency plans.
8.They all have discipline.
9.They do not give up. They have intelligent perseverance.
10.They believe in themselves.
11.They love what they do!