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THE MARKETS HAVE GONE MADIn this week’s episode of Talking Trading Chris Tate looks at the impact of technology on trading and why he is more profitable now than 20 years ago. In a few words he also defines trading as - Right Market, Right Time, Right Instrument.Michelle Brunacci, a 2015 Mentoree, shares her trading journey and the two surprises she has learnt along the way and Louise Bedford asks if this is your best work? Mindpower – Is this your best work?Years ago when Louise had a real job managing people she used to ask them “Is your best work?”How can you improve and find new ways of approaching life so you feel fulfilled?Ask yourself "Have I done what I set out to do today?" The Markets Have Gone MadIf Chris Tate was define trading in a few words it would be:‘Right market – right time – right instrument”But it is something that traders get wrong all the time. Chris and Louise are running a one day workshop The Markets Have Gone Mad in Sydney on August 7 and Melbourne on August 21 to discuss exactly how to find those pockets of money sitting in the market.In this interview Chris also looks at how trading has changed over 20 years with the impact of technology and why he is more profitable now than then in the old days. Michelle Brunacci – Mentoree of 2015When Michelle came across the Mentor Program she knew it was a way to learn how to trade properly.After years winning and losing money and feeling unsure why she did make money she knew she needed proper education.After getting over her fear of Louise and Chris thinking she was dopey for not knowing anything about trading she now feels confident she has the tools to make money.Her surprises in trading:You don’t need to know anything about technical analysis to begin with, it is not the big deal you think it is. You do learn it as you go along.The importance of psychology. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

Hear from Chris Tate on how to trade volatility in the markets.In this episode of Talking Trading hear Chris Tate define volatility and why it brings difficulty to traders in the markets. Chris discusses Options and why traders should have volatility valves on their trading plans. Louise Bedford looks at how to stave off depression in Mindpower with a series of questions to ask yourself at the end of each day to live your ideal life. Volatility is not your friendWhat is volatility?Many people confuse it with trend, but it has no direction.It is the speed and magnitude of price movement.Volatility brings noise into the market and trader’s should look for low volatility with the capacity for trend.Options trading is a specialized area because it depends on correct volatility assumptions and having the capacity to map volatility. Chris explains the tactic to make money in Options and why volatility is a lot more complex than people think.So should traders stay and play or should they run in highly volatile markets?Hear what Chris Tate says. Stave off depression!Trading is such a solitary sport that sometimes you have to stave off theBugbear of depression. Louise gives you some tips you can practice each day.Get into your own body and experience the mindfulness of being in touch with your senses ask yourself “What did I see and hear today?”Have gratitude and think about the things you have achieved through the day.Ask yourself if you have stepped one step closer to living your ideal life?If you move one incremental step to living your ideal life then you will feel fantastic.Seek support and find trading buddies. Continual positive input is what you need to get you out of you.Entire communities can change because one person puts their foot down and says they can move forward.Louise wants you to be that person. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

Hear from Dr Barry Burns on the psychology of trading and Louise Bedford on enthusiasm.Hear the power of enthusiasm in this week’s episode as Dr Barry Burns joins us for part 2 of his interview on the psychology of trading. Hear why he is passionate about trading and why Louise Bedford believes enthusiasm is a conscious choice for you to make in order to succeed in the markets.Dr Barry Burns has been trading the markets for nearly 50 years.He knows the pitfalls of the markets and where traders get stuck in their psychology.Hear how he teaches his traders to overcome their psychological challenges with a detailed outline of his trading log and the black and white mirror of evidence it provides of your behavioural patterns.Also find out why he is passionate about trading and what it has given him in life.To find out more about Barry go to: www.topdogtrading.comTo sign up for his free 5 day course go to: topdogtrading.com/free.htmlAlso go to youtube and type in Top Dog Trading.and... Mindpower with Louise BedfordTop performers are not rich because they are chasing a buck… they are rich because of the intense enthusiasm for their craft.Enthusiasm.It is a decision.A conscious choice.If you are doing something without being under the spell of intense enthusiasm your chances of achieving success are very limited. When Louise encounters traders who aren’t enthusiastic she knows they won’t make it in the markets.Conversely she has seen so many changes in the lives of enthusiastic Mentorees and the positive ripple effect in their lives.Go forth be enthusiastic. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

Dr Barry Burns on his trading methodology and where new traders go wrong.In this week’s episode, be inspired with Dr Barry Burns's passion for the markets as he shares his secrets and techniques of 49 years experience.  Also hear how the commodity markets are bullish… and which ones are on the rise from Chris Tate. Market WrapThe Commodity markets are moving with silver and palladium leading the pack, meantime the pound has been pounded post Brexit.Hear how Chris is maneuvering in this volatile climate. Dr Barry Burns – Top Dog TradingBarry Burns’ passion for trading started at 8 years old when his father introduced him to the market.He had a knack.He could make money easily.Mentors took his talent under their wings and passed on their secrets to him.And Barry passes on some of his secrets over 49 years to you in this interview.Hear how he is an expert at catching the first half cycle of a market where his win to loss ratio is extremely high, how he preserves his capital once he is in a position and how he watches the smart money in the markets.In Barry’s experience there are 2 major issues, which keep traders from being successful.The timing of entries and exitsMomentum.Hear what he has to say about them and how new traders can adjust their approach.People can go to find out more about Barry at: www.topdogtrading.comTo sign up for his free 5 day course go to: topdogtrading.com/free.htmlAlso go to Youtube and type in Top Dog Trading. If your trading feels like running on a treadmill — sweating, pushing, but going nowhere — it’s because you’re missing the right system. Louise says: "I’m offering free 30-minute calls to rip the brakes off your trading. Spots are limited. Fill out the survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au." Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

The shock Brexit decision and its impact on world markets.The markets have been hit as Britain leaves the EU.  Hear the geo-political consequences of the referendum and where the safe money is flowing. Jonathan Barratt and Chris TateIt was the Y2K moment that the world got wrong.The British people voted to leave the EU which has not only has it intensified the bitter division in the country it has thrown up questions of the stability of the United Kingdom itself.All sorts of uncertainties now linger. Will this be the weakening of the EU with other countries to follow suit and will it mean that London will no longer be a financial centre of the world?Hear our two experts Jonathan Barratt and Chris Tate discuss the future of Britain, the EU and how the markets have reacted.Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

In this week’s episode hear how men and women can work together to achieve liberation, what the Brexit is doing to world markets and how Trading Game is raising micro-finance loans to lift families out of poverty in the developing world. Market Wrap - Pete ArmstrongIt is all about the Brexit.  Will Britain leave the European Union? As the referendum captivates the world, how does this affect world markets?  A Warning For Female Traders – Mindpower‘She who makes the gold makes the rules.’ Louise Bedford’s Grandmother.Louise’s parents were poor, her mother didn’t have a winter coat, they ate potatoes to save money. Louise knew she wanted to earn her own money and be in control. And she is, but how far have women really pushed through?A study in Australia the US and Holland has uncovered that a woman’s success at a task negatively affects the self-esteem of her male partner. It seems that although women have achieved liberation they have not achieved equality… yet.Ladies: keep pushing forward and help your men adjust for you for now and for the next generation. Opportunity International CEO Robert DunnTraders are a funny bunch… often they feel that they are not contributing something concrete to society.  The best traders are those who have achieved balance in their lives and giving to charity is a great way to achieve equilibrium.Since 2002 Louise Bedford, Chris Tate and members of their Mentor Program have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Opportunity International and in this interview you hear why it is important.Hear about Lorna in the Philippines. She started a dress making business and now employs three other people.  Hear how ‘The Egg Lady’ in the slums of Delhi makes a fantastic profit on hard-boiling eggs.Trading Game Mentorees have a goal to raise $10,000 for micro finance loans and they are only $1,300 away from that goal. June is the best time of year to get a tax deduction for giving.Get on board. Change the world. Leave a legacy. Make a difference.Click here to donate: https://au.opportunity.org/fundraisers/thetradinggame2016Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

Is your relationship with money healthy, solid and prosperous? Play these money games with Neuro Wisdom creator Mark Waldman to find out more about your relationship with money and why it benefits you to be generous. Mark Waldman – Neuro WisdomCan you afford to be selfish in business?Hell NO.Would you do anything to get to the top to become a leader in the financial business world? At Harvard Business School that used to be the requirement for entry, but research has proven that the social kickbacks of being overtly greedy and selfish outweigh the benefits.Human beings have neurological processes that instinctively punishes people who we see as being greedy, selfish and hoarding their wealth. Neuro Economics examines how people respond in social situations when money exchanges are involved and it shows that the fabric of a healthy economy and society is based on fairness and generosity.What is your money story?Play these MONEY GAMES with Marks to find out a little more your relationship with money and your internal ethics and emotional states.Also hear about the Giving Pledge and how only 10% of the world’s billionaires are prepared to live on half a billion dollars.  Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

Are you sensing that OMG feeling "I just don’t think I can do this?" Then you may be on the verge of a breakthrough. To live the trader’s life you have to tread where civilians don’t go and be willing to live on the edge. Market Wrap with Market Wizard Linda RaschkeWe take a look at the US and commodity markets with Market Wizard Linda Raschke.  Mindpower with Louise BedfordThe Kafka EffectAre you experiencing that OMG feeling of "I just don’t think I can do this?"Then you may be on the verge of a breakthrough.The Kafka effect is a state of complete unease before you have a creative breakthrough where your brain starts seeing patterns, solutions, and answers.But you have to get out of your comfort zone.You have to be willing to stretch, cry, curse and fume before you grow and find those answers. That circle of comfort, which you used to live in, is just going to lead to boredom.To live the trader’s life you have to tread where civilians don’t go and be willing to live on the edge. Simone MillerPessimism In OthersPessimistic people complain…a lot.Pessimistic people drain you.Are you surrounded by people who wear a constant twenty-past-seven smile?Here are some solutions from Simone on how to deal with pessimists.Manifest the positivity within you by taking responsibility, and doing what you need to do to protect your happiness.Gently tell people they are being negative, many people don't realise they are being so.Be prepared to weed out pessimistic people in your life - pick champions, pick supporters. You need to be loved and supported. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

Banish low self-confidence and pessimism in this week’s episode of Talking Trading as leading corporate trainer Judeth Wilson speaks about the benefits of power posing. Hear how simple body poses can increase your levels of testosterone and confidence into optimum states before you trade. Also, resident psychology specialist Simone Miller defines the demon of pessimism and reveals her 5-step strategy to kick self doubt and pessimism in the butt. Judeth WilsonWhat do Wonder Woman stances and victory poses have in common?They both increase your levels of testosterone and decrease your stress chemical cortisol.Power poses open your body making you appear larger and more confident and science has proven that when you hold them for at least 2 minutes your biochemistry changes into peak optimum states.POWER POSE before each session in the markets and program your body to higher success levels. Only 7% of our communication is verbal, your body language paints a thousand words… and dollars.Go on… strike a pose.To find out more about Judeth and Upfront Communications go to: upfrontcommunications.com.au Simone MillerDo you tend to see, emphasise and anticipate the worst possible outcomes for yourself?Is pessimism paralysing you and stopping you from making bold and confident decisions when trading?  Pessimism impacts your moods, your decision making, reduces the quality of your relationships and impacts your health.Simone gives a 5-step strategy to overcome it with practical tips and tricks like finding out your trigger phrases, challenging every negative thought with a question and reminding yourself of your identity statement. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

How to market your business and increase sales.How do you get the most successful comedian in the world to do your advertising for you? Ask John Dwyer from the Institute of Wow who caused a marketing sensation when he signed Jerry Seinfeld to advertise his product. In this interview John tells us the magic tricks of marketing needed to get your business off the ground. From website testimonials to branding logos - you'll get to look at business through a whole new marketing paradigm.Successful people have so much to teach us. The way you do one thing is the way you do everything. Absorb the inspiration. Absorb the energy.John Dwyer  - The Institute of WowJerry Seinfeld was the biggest comedian in the world. He had only ever advertised for two companies Microsoft and American Express.Until John Dwyer, a cheeky marketing executive from Australia.John snagged Jerry for a series of Australian commercials, which tripled the rate of sales and caused a marketing coup.If you own your own business and are struggling to get it off the ground, or if you are trying to acquire more clients and increase sales, in this interview John lays out the strategic 101 principles of marketing to get your business singing.Hear about the importance of moving prospective buyers eyes off the price, why you need a video testimonial raving about your services and the importance of branding logos for any business.John's new podcast can be found at this link: http://salesforprofit.com/To download John's free eBook to discover "Wow Factor Marketing Secrets" to catapult your sales, click here.Mindpower Fear of People Louise BedfordTrading is an insular sport.How do you get the support from non-traders who will not believe in your dream in the market?Louise urges you to get all their concerns in one disgusting, hairy, steaming mass of sewerage and then put it aside…so you can live the trader’s life. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn