Back in 1996 I registered for a website that would not accept a username more than seven characters long, so I chose my first name and initial of my last name. After that site changed owners, the new owner made it clear that I was persona non grata there, so I registered here with that same handle.
NoBias Impartial - Objective - Adaptive - Emotionless - Analytical - Logical Took years to realize the greatest obstacle in trading was oneself. Overcoming our inner demons is probably the most difficult challenge in trading. As each demon is conquered another materializes, slowly methodically we acknowledge these demons and take measures to subdue them. Trading emotionless isn't easy, however, if approached mechanically by thorough preparation, planning, and discipline, there are no surprises. Determining all possible outcomes prior to execution Remaining oblivious to external stimulus which can affect trade decisions. Trusting trade signals and respecting stops [embracing small losses] Neither cheering the wins, nor lamenting the losses Adaptive to ever changing market conditions, prepared to act upon opportunity without hesitation when presented. Realizing that we are in complete control, not the demons, not the market. This is the state of mind I strived to achieve. My demons still lurk in the darkness, I acknowledge them and I contain them. I respect the damage they can inflict if I release them. This is who I became, felt it an appropriate UserID