Mindset Mondays: Overcoming the Fear of Failure

Hello, my friends!

It’s the start of the week, and I always kick things off by asking myself two powerful questions before diving into the analysis:

  • How do I survive this trading session? 

  • How do I thrive in it?

Trading is a performance profession - clear and simple.

It’s a lot like a high-stakes sales job where your pay is based on commission. Your results are tied directly to how well you execute, day in and day out.

To show up at your best, it’s absolutely crucial to clear out those lingering thoughts of fear and self-doubt.

Fear of failure? Self-doubt? They have no place here!

They’ll only cloud your judgment and weaken your performance. Kick them to the curb and step into your trading session with a mindset that says, “I’ve got this!”

Mindset Guide💡

The fear of failure and self-doubt can feel like heavy chains holding us back from reaching our true potential. Fear of failure often keeps us stuck in our comfort zones, afraid to take the necessary risks that lead to growth.

Self-doubt, on the other hand, is that nagging voice in your head that says, "You’re not good enough" or "What if it doesn’t work?"

Here's the exciting part - you can absolutely break free from these limiting beliefs!

  1. Fear of Failure:

    • Instead of seeing failure as the end, learn to view it as a stepping stone.

    • Every failure carries a lesson that brings you one step closer to success.

    • Try reframing failure as feedback, a tool for fine-tuning your approach. Embrace the idea that every "no" gets you closer to a "yes."

  2. Self-Doubt:

    • This mindset block thrives on comparison and perfectionism. To overcome it, focus on your own journey.

    • Practice positive affirmations daily, reminding yourself of your unique strengths and past successes.

    • Surround yourself with people who uplift and challenge you, and take action despite the doubt.

Impulse of the Day - Nvidia (+2.70%)🗽

  • Right out of the gate, NVDA was the clear winner, delivering a major buy-side impulse as soon as the market opened.

  • Within minutes, the price rocketed into a heavy Gamma Wall and squeezed past it, surging to higher levels of supply.

  • And here's the big news - NVDA just hit ALL-TIME HIGHS once again, marking another milestone for this powerhouse stock!

  • The momentum was undeniable, and traders who caught that wave are celebrating this huge move today.

Live Headlines

  • Nvidia Teams Up with Startup Aidoc to Supercharge AI Adoption in Healthcare

  • Nvidia's earnings are expected to rise +85% for the current quarter and +116.9% for the fiscal year.

  • Projected revenues for the current quarter show an increase of +80.7%, with a +104.6% increase expected for the fiscal year.

  • Nvda 140 (0DTE Highest Level of Call Gamma)

  • Nvda 138 (0DTE GEX Support)

0DTE Levels are key zones of significant options volume that can drive increased volatility as expiration nears, recalculated daily based on gamma expiration, trading volume, and market volatility.

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Imagine the freedom of pursuing your goals without the weight of fear or doubt - doesn’t that sound exciting?

It's time to rewrite the narrative, step into your power, and unlock your full potential!

Until next time,
Steve B
Founder, The Daily Impulse

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