madmedmat

i really don't get why you guys are flaming each other. this discussion altogether seems unproductive. there are fundamental aspects of trading that can definitely be taught, no question about that (conscious, analytic mind function). also, there are components that heavily depend on your personality and experience (subconscious, abstract mind function). the people that want to be traders and mostly fail are over-analytic "left-brained" mindset weighted. they learn what can be taught and still suck, because its not enough. so if someone says trading can not be taught, i say he is right, because the probably more tough components can not be taught. they have to be experienced. if another guy says trading CAN be taught, i say he is right too, because some analytic components and approaches how you can work on your mindset can definitely be taught.

maybe the plan should include thoughts about the possibility having someone punch them in the face?

thanks for this thread. liked the first couple of posts very much.