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The inner child - the Lizard Brain


The inner child is quick to react and respond to incoming dangers. It often makes snap decisions based on emotion or a feeling. Thus, the inner child is crucial for human survival but is not so useful in trading where more rational, evidence-based decisions are best.


Unfortunately, the child part of the brain runs about five times faster than the rational side of the brain, which is why it’s important to try and recognise your inner child and pull back when you notice it taking over. In trading, systems are the best way to combat the inner child and trading systems will make more calculated investment decisions.


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