I have to admit, I always wondered what this part of Psalm 23 meant. I thought “He anoints my head with oil” was figurative language for God keeping the Psalmist healthy. I never knew this parallel.
Anoint my head with oil
“Sheep can get their head caught in briers and die trying to get untangled. There are horrid little flies that like to torment sheep by laying eggs in their nostrils which turn into worms and drive the sheep to beat their head against a rock, sometimes to death. Their ears and eyes are also susceptible to tormenting insects. So the shepherd anoints their whole head with oil. Then there is peace. That oil forms a barrier of protection against the evil that tries to destroy the sheep. Do you have times of mental torment? Do the worrisome thoughts invade your mind over and over? Do you beat your head against a wall trying to stop them? Have you ever asked God to anoint your head with oil? He has an endless supply! His oil protects and makes it possible for you to fix your heart, mind, and eyes on Him today and always! There is peace in the valley! May our good good Father anoint your head with oil today so that your cup overflows with blessings! God is good and He is faithful!!”
The ultimate trading skill is the ability to quickly reset and recover.
From a stopped-out trade.
From a losing day.
From a mistake.
You can't control what the last trade or decision did, but you can control whether you let it affect the next.
The Market:
The Hardest University on Earth 📚
No syllabus.
No professors.
Just endless exams, every single day.
And only 5% graduate.
You’re not here for a diploma.
You’re here to earn your freedom.
Keep studying.
Keep adapting.
Keep trading.
Non-trading habits to 10x your trading:
1️⃣ Shape your body
- Walk
- Run/Lift weights
- Drink water
2️⃣ Shape your mind
- Read
- Write
- Take breaks
- Expose yourself to the sun
3️⃣ Improve your mindset
- Show up
- Set small daily goals
- Achieve them every day
- Delay gratification
'Play Your Process, Not The Market' is akin to the idiom 'Play The Ball, Not The Man.'
'Play The Ball, Not The Man' emphasizes focusing on the task or objective rather than getting sidetracked by personal issues or external distractions, like disruptive comments or environmental factors that can cloud your judgment. This approach enables you to operate more effectively, increasing the likelihood of achieving your goals.
Similarly, 'Play Your Process, Not The Market' encourages you to concentrate on what matters within your system, methods, and approach, rather than being distracted by noise, external opinions, or market randomness and P&L noise that may cause short-term performance variability. It also helps you resist ego-driven factors like FOMO (fear of missing out) and other fear-based behaviors that can lead to suboptimal decision-making."