Jan 2 / The BALD BULL

#12 FOUR (4) Mental Blind Spots Sabotaging Your Trades And Why Your Brain Thinks It’s Helping!

Your brain loves shortcuts. Unfortunately, it’s terrible at directions. Here are the four (4) biggest traps you fall into every time you trade (don’t worry, we all do it):

"The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient.”

| Warren Buffett

#12  FOUR (4) Mental Blind Spots Sabotaging Your Trades...

...And Why Your Brain Thinks It’s Helping!

In the book Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, you know our brain’s has two systems—fast, intuitive thinking (System 1) and slow, deliberate reasoning (System 2), and they often collide in decision-making. In trading, these cognitive quirks can lead to costly blind spots that sabotage your success.

Understanding and overcoming these mental blind spots isn’t just about better trades; it’s about aligning your mindset with a proven framework to build your Financial Flywheel and earn the time freedom you deserve.

Our Aim for you is to stop letting System 1 trade like it’s Vegas!

Your brain loves a good bet, but the stock market isn’t gambling at the Bellagio. Thinking “I feel lucky” won’t make a stock go up. Let’s ditch the blackjack approach to trading and focus on strategies that actually work—no dice rolls required.

Let’s dive into the four (4) common blind spots that might be lurking in your trading decisions—and how to outsmart them to see the market in 3D.

Why Trading Is Hard (And How Time Freedom Trading Can Make It Not So)


Let’s face it: trading is hard.

It’s like trying to parallel park a bus during rush hour—possible, but you’re gonna sweat. And here’s the kicker: the stock market isn’t what makes it hard.

Your brain is.


Yep, that three-pound blob of mush between your ears is sabotaging your trades daily.

Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman (a guy way smarter than me) explained it perfectly.

We have two types of thinking:

1.    System 1 (Emotional Thinking):
Fast, automatic, and often "dead wrong."

2.    System 2 (Rational Thinking):
Slow, deliberate, and the reason you stopped impulse-buying useless gadgets on Instagram.


Here’s the problem:


We use System 1 about 95% of the time because it’s easier and doesn’t require caffeine. That’s fine when you’re deciding between coffee or tea, but when it comes to trading? Letting System 1 run the show is like letting a toddler drive your car—chaos, tears, and possibly a totaled portfolio.

Luckily, we’ve got a fix. But first, let’s laugh at the ridiculous ways our brains mess us up.

How Your Brain Turned a Meme Stock into Your ‘Retirement Plan.’

So......  Let’s talk about that one time your brain decided that a stock with a funny mascot and a viral TikTok trend was your ticket to early retirement. It’s not. Here’s how to stop making impulsive trades and start building a portfolio you can actually retire on.

ALERT: Your brain loves shortcuts. Unfortunately, it’s terrible at directions. 

4 Mental Blind Spots Ruining Your Trades

If you’ve read "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman, you’ve probably caught yourself saying, “Oh no, I 'totally' do that.” Well, guess what? Your brain’s fast, gut-feeling System 1 and its slow, overthinking cousin System 2 are secretly tag-teaming to sabotage your trades. These sneaky mental blind spots aren’t just messing with your portfolio—they’re gatekeeping your time freedom!

But don’t worry, once you know their tricks, you can turn the tables, build your "Financial Flywheel", and trade with the 3D clarity of a Jedi Master. Let’s unmask these cognitive culprits and show them who’s boss!

Here are the four (4) biggest traps you fall into every time you trade (don’t worry, we all do it):

1. What You See Is All There Is (WYSIATI)

Is Your Brain the Worst Day Trader Ever?  Why Your Brain Thinks One News Headline is ‘Market Truth.'

Your brain is great at keeping you alive, but when it comes to trading, it’s a bit… clueless. It treats the market like a roulette wheel, convincing you that “red always wins” after one lucky spin. Spoiler: It doesn’t. Your brain loves shortcuts, which is why it believes a single headline can predict the entire future of the market. It can’t. Learn how to avoid trading based on clickbait and start making moves based on real data. Let me show you how to stop trusting your brain’s bad instincts and start trading with strategy.

What is it:
Your brain assumes the first piece of information is the "only" information.

Example:

You see a flashy news headline: “Tech Stocks Are Soaring!” You immediately buy into a hot stock, ignoring the part where the company is one bad earnings report away from disaster. Oops.

How Time Freedom Trading Fixes This: 
 

We teach you to dig deeper to only trade with proper catalysts and see the markets in 3D.  News isn’t a signal—it’s noise. Learn how to see the full picture and make decisions based on "facts', not flashy headlines.

2. Priming

How a Random Tweet Just Cost You $1,000 in the Market... and ...Why Your Brain Thinks Panic-Selling is a Good Idea.
(It’s Not!)


Your brain loves drama. The moment the market dips, it screams, “SELL EVERYTHING, THE END IS NEAR!” But here’s the truth: Your brain’s survival instincts don’t belong in the stock market. I’ll show you how to replace panic with profits (and avoid trading like you’re in a zombie apocalypse).

What is it:
Unfortunately your brain gets influenced by random stuff it shouldn’t. ie key words that stick in your brain's subconscious.  You didn’t mean to panic-sell, but then you saw that tweet—the one with the scary chart and all-caps warning. And before you knew it, your brain was spiraling. Here’s how to stop letting random internet noise control your trading decisions.

Example:
You overhear someone at Starbucks say, “The market always crashes after New Year’s,” and suddenly every tiny market dip feels like a doomsday event. You panic-sell your portfolio at the exact wrong time.

How Time Freedom Trading Fixes This:

We’ll show you how to stop falling for coffee shop conspiracy theories and instead follow a proven system with the proper "Market Monitor" to clearly see the climate of the market that keeps your trades rational. Using a confluence of evidence in the market. ie The $Vix, the 10 year, the futures of the major indexes in a chart, and the advance / decline line,  all can help you see the market objectively.

3. Substitution

Your Brain vs. The Stock Market: Who’s Really Winning? Your Brain Says ‘Do I Like the Logo?’ Instead of ‘Is This a Good Stock?’

Your brain’s logic: “This stock has a cute logo, so it must be a great investment!” While branding is great for consumer goods, it’s a terrible reason to trade. Let me teach you how to evaluate stocks like a pro, not like you’re picking a favorite snack.

If you’ve ever made a trade because “it just felt right,” congratulations—you just let your brain talk you into financial chaos. The stock market isn’t a place for feelings; it’s a place for strategy. Let’s discuss why your brain keeps losing this battle and how to start winning.

What is it:
When faced with a tough question, your brain answers an easier one without telling you.

Example:

Instead of asking, “Is this company worth investing in?” your brain goes, “Do I like their product?” Congratulations, you’ve just invested in an overpriced meme stock because their mascot made you laugh.

How Time Freedom Trading Fixes This:

We help you reprogram your brain to ask the "right" questions: Using our S.W.O.T. Analysis with our "Consistency Code" for trading, we teach you to evaluate - What’s the risk? What’s the reward? Does this trade align with my trading edge and set up?

4. The Endowment Effect

Why Your Brain is Hoarding Losing Stocks Like Old Sweaters.

Your brain treats losing stocks like your favorite college hoodie—worn out, ill-fitting, and impossible to let go of. But just because you own it doesn’t mean it’s valuable. Let me teach you how to "Marie Kondo" your portfolio and trade without emotional clutter.

What is it :
You overvalue what you already own just because it’s "yours."

Example:

You’re holding onto a losing stock like it’s a childhood teddy bear, convinced it’ll “bounce back” someday. Meanwhile, your portfolio looks like a sinking ship.

How Time Freedom Trading Fixes This::
We’ll teach you to detach from emotional baggage and cut losing trades without flinching. Because there’s no crying in trading—just smarter moves.



As Mark Douglas, author of Trading in the Zone, famously said:
"The best traders aren’t afraid. They’ve learned to think differently about trading.”
                           - MARK DOUGLAS | AUTHOR

Time Freedom vs. Brain Fumbles: How to Finally Outsmart Your Trading Instincts”

Your brain is sabotaging your trading, and it’s time to fight back. With Time Freedom Trading, you’ll learn to stop second-guessing, overreacting, and doom-scrolling your way to bad decisions. Let’s train your brain to trade smarter and thrive in 2025.


How to Finally “Thrive in 2025”

So, how do you escape the mental traps and start trading smarter? Easy: "you don’t do it alone."

At "Time Freedom Trading", we’re launching a new coaching cohort designed specifically for busy professionals like you—people who are tired of guessing, stressing, and second-guessing every trade.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

✅ Proven trading strategies that outsmart emotional thinking

✅ How to use System 2 thinking to make confident, data-driven trades

✅ A step-by-step plan to build wealth and reclaim your time

What’s in it for You?

•    No more emotional trading disasters.

•    A community of like-minded professionals who get it.

•    More time, more freedom, and yes, more money.

Because thriving in 2025 isn’t about resolutions or wishful thinking—it’s about action. And action starts here.

Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Thriving?

Joining Time Freedom Trading’s
COACHING COHORT for 2025
Can Transform Your Trading!

Imagine having a clear, actionable, and measurable plan for every trade you make. Picture yourself confidently navigating the market, free from the emotional roller coaster that sabotages so many traders.

What if you could stop second-guessing your trades and start seeing consistent results? Think about how it would feel to finally achieve the financial freedom you’ve been working toward.

At Time Freedom Trading, we’re here to help you implement proven strategies.

Our FREE OFFICE HOUR SESSIONS are designed to give you personalized guidance, answer your questions, and help you build the confidence needed to trade like a pro.

The markets won’t wait, and neither should you.

LISTEN IN TO A FREE OFFICE HOURS session today and discover how Time Freedom Trading can help you stop making bad trades and start building your Financial Flywheel.

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