Some may call it “being in the zone” while others view it as an out of body experience similar to an adrenaline rush. I find that successful traders have an ability to cancel all outside noise and focus on a specific trade setup or analysis.
At times, traders can encounter multiple setups that will allow them to optimize their trading strengths. When the results are as explosive as planned,the trader can feel invincible and trade without emotions such as fear and greed. When we can eliminate these emotions, we tend to trade at our best with optimum focus.
I would compare this to a baseball player who is “seeing” the ball very well and is currently on a successful hit streak, or a golfer who has made several birdies in a row and is on pace for a record round.
In order to optimize focus, I have found that having a confident and reliable set of trading rules is the best weapon to own. When the market becomes overwhelming and the noise is too loud, buckle down to the rules you have. Do not break any of these under any circumstance and don’t let the crowd persuade your decision. Lock in the focus and trade at your best.
