Rock-Solid Trading Foundation

Since the releases of The Trader's Guide to Emotional Management and The Trading Performance Analyzer, I have received numerous emails asking when I would be conducting the Rock-Solid Trading Foundation class again.

This is the third session of this class and maybe now you're ready to take this important step. Not everyone is...

You see, most new traders have to take a pretty severe beating in trading before they wise up and realize that they need to focus on themselves and their development. They just don't take it seriously because they're still caught up in the "easy money in trading" dream. Worst of all are the traders that hit that lucky streak early on, only to give it all back and then wonder why they can't repeat consistently.

It's one thing to make money, but in trading the challenge is to keep it. You've got to really have a solid foundation on which to work if you're here for the long term.

With that said, I am going to start in a rather unlikely spot... and I am going to be completely blunt:

There are definitely some people who should NOT sign up for this class. No offense, but if any of these describe you, well.... you should probably not be on this web page...

Please don't sign up for the class if you are looking for the Holy Grail of the markets.

Don't sign up if you are looking for a "system" that will magically give you buy and sell levels that will make you rich within 30 days.

And if you think that all it takes is pouring more money into trades with mediocre results month after month and no personal work on your part, and that eventually everything will turn around by itself, then you should just click away from this page now.

This isn't Disneyland. The markets are full of wonderful opportunities... but only if you have some clear direction, know how to keep your head on straight, and truly treat your trading as the business that it is.

This class is for sincere traders (or sincere beginners) who know that it takes work and knowledge to succeed in the markets. If you are willing to put forth the effort, then the Building a Rock-Solid Trading Foundation eClass is the blueprint that you need to truly align your trading with who you are and get your trading business on solid ground.

Let's begin with a few eternal truths about human behavior that will never change (and are fundamental reasons that only a very few traders reach the big time).

Think back to your last trade... maybe it was earlier today, maybe it was a few days ago, maybe it has been longer. Did you feel any emotion when you placed the trade?

Did you have any butterflies when you were in the trade? Did your emotions change as the market moved for your trade or against it?

Most traders, even the most experienced traders in the world, will admit to feeling these types of emotions. Even if the emotions are well hidden and you can never see it on their face or hear it in their voice... they are still there.

Eternal truth #2: People tend to be overly optimistic when they want something badly.

I say overly optimistic because it is one thing to be confident, but when people want something badly, they will tend to downplay the negatives and get caught up in the positive aspects of a pursuit to the point that they overlook or flat out ignore the important "work" that needs to be done. It is usually, "I don't need to bother with that now, I can come back later and do it", or "My situation isn't so bad, so I don't really need to do it."

They do this for two reasons: because of the discomfort they feel with having to do it, and it may put a delay into getting to the carrot that is dangling in front of them.

I used to work in a manufacturing facility and there was an on-going war between the mechanics and the production crews when it came to doing preventive maintenance on the equipment. The lead mechanic, Steve, would say to me, "They are always in such a hurry to make their numbers. They don't want to give us the time to make sure the machine is right when we start it up, but they always find the time when it won't run and produce good parts."

Many people want to believe that it is the system, or the markets, or your money that makes you money. It isn't any of the three.

What makes you money is YOU: your execution, your discipline, your plan, your decisions.

It isn't the clubs that make Tiger Woods a champion golfer. It isn't the bike that made Lance Armstrong a champion bicyclist.

In business, it isn't the building, or the desks or the computers that make a company successful either. It is the people that make things work. The best companies invest heavily in their people, because they know that this is where the money is and that the return on training and development pays handsome returns.

With trading, give the perfect system to a person who lacks what it takes to trade well and he will lose money. Give a solid trader a mediocre system and he'll do just fine.

If you want to trade and have your trading provide an income stream for you for years to come, then doesn't it make sense that you start your trading business the right way, from the very beginning?

Even if you've already been trading for a while, if you're trading business isn't going the way you'd like and you want to put it on solid ground, then wouldn't it be worth your while to solidify the foundation that you already have?

Without a solid foundation, you are highly likely to lose money that you should never have lost and miss out on profits that you should have pocketed, due to mistakes and errors that could have been avoided. The faster you can get to being a fully proficient trader, the better off you are, and that starts with having a rock-solid foundation supporting your trading business.

Throughout my life, I have helped hundreds of people of all walks of life take challenging situations and find simple, easy to understand and easy to implement solutions that take them directly to where they want to be. There's a specific, proven process to it, and one that I've mastered.

In trading, the situation is much more challenging than most, and there's a lot at stake. A single trade can have you at risk anywhere from $500 to $2,000, even with a good trade planned out with proper stops in place. This is not a child's game or the nickel slots. In a given month in trading, how much money have you put out there at risk? This is indeed a grown-up activity.

In addition to your money, you've got your peace of mind, your time, and your general enjoyment of life involved. If your trading goes well, all areas of your life get better. If your trading doesn't however, it costs you money, time, aggrivation, frustration, stress and too many days that are far below the way you envisioned it when you got started. Reckless trading will take a toll on most areas of your life.

Like any new endeavor, whether it's an investing arena, a new business, a college degree, or a new profession, there is a cycle to establishing a successful position and with trading, it's not an overnight process nor is it one where it happens as fast as the picture is painted for most people. You probably know what I'm talking about.

Just like in the markets, it is quality not quantity that you want. Each lesson in this class is brief, so that it won't bog you down with tons of reading time. What each lesson contains are the key insights that you need to get your thinking along the right lines, and then is followed with questions to guide you to the answers that are right for you and your situation.

We've all read books or attended seminars where the meat of the information could have been delivered in 1/10th of the time. I respect your time, so I made sure that each of the lessons focuses solely on what matters most in helping you build the solid foundation you're seeking.

In addition to the lessons, you get ME. It is the interaction that makes this truly valuable.

I'm looking for 25 people who would like to personally learn from me how to get through that cycle in just a few weeks, and have the knowledge to build a sustainable trading business on a rock-solid foundation.

I am inviting you to enroll in my e-class, called "How to Build a Rock-Solid Trading Foundation E-Class." Here's the class breakdown:

Lesson #1 - The Big Picture. Before a person ever gets into trading, there are some key questions to ask that never seem to get posed to the new trader. These are critical in determining how a person wants to be involved in their trading and how good of a match there is between the chosen trading style and the person. I'll be asking you these empowering key questions for you to reflect on and answer. There are two cycles that people go through in a new endeavor, whether it's trading, a new career or starting a new business. One is the most common cycle, and the one with the highest failure rate. The second is the one taken by those who seem to have the Midas Touch, and find success on a regular basis. In this lesson, you'll see the roadmap for the second path used to achieve success no matter what you pursue.

Lesson #2 - Laying the Foundation for Success. This lesson can be applied even if you've already been trading for a while and find that your foundation has some weak points that are causing you to struggle. We'll be getting in depth into the emotional challenges, where they come from and what you can do so that your trading is filled with confidence and peace of mind. Most traders have no idea of why success eludes them in what seems to be such a relatively simply endeavor. In this lesson, I'll help you understand what's at the root of your anxiety and frustration, plus how to eliminate your fears and apprehensions. I'll help you in identifying your strengths and weaknesses in the crucial areas that need it most. Emotional Intelligence, establishing the right perspectives, habits and practices for winning trading, planning out your trades to maximize your odds of success, execution of high-probability trades and follow-through to maximize winning trades and keeping losses small. How to get everything under control - your control.

Lesson #3 - Your Current and Past Trading - Identifying Your Opportunities. In this lesson, we'll be taking an in-depth look at your past and current trading, identifying specifically where you have the best opportunities to make substantial improvements.

Lesson #4 - Creating Your Trading "Business Plan". Business planning can be an excrutiating process for many people, especially when building a trading business (and yes, that IS what you're doing!) In this lesson, you get the blueprint for your trading business and I'll help you fill in all the blanks of your trading business plan, so the process is a piece of cake and actually a gratifying experience. Laying out a plan to build your proficiencies in the key skill sets necessary for profitable trading, plus assembling the plan for your successful trading business will give you a sense of calm and security that you're on the short path to a very enjoyable future in your trading.

Because this is an interactive class, with assignments and feedback from me personally, I have to limit the number that I can allow. I have to be able to give proper time to everyone, and too many in the class would be prohibitive in doing that.

Now at this point, you are probably wondering what kind of investment a class of this type will be.

You know this.... when you are trading, knowledge and skills are money. Technical skills are necessary and personal strengths are critical. Remember, it all begins and ends with you.

Ignorance and laziness cost you money. Unfortunately, we all start out ignorant. The definition of ignorant is "lacking education or knowledge". Laziness is a choice.

All good traders, even the most experienced, are still constantly learning.... still constantly hungry for more knowledge and growth.

I have a feeling that if you are still reading this letter at this point, then you have got to be a serious student of trading.

What I have put together in this class is the result of 20+ years of my learning and experience about people, the mind, learning, business and processes. Oh yes and trading. Although I've not been trading for 20 years, I started long enough ago to have taken my lumps and learned my lessons!

If all that knowledge can help you solidify your trading foundation, help you thrive, not just survive, in the long term and help you AVOID MISTAKES AND WASTED TIME in your trading.... it will pay for itself many times over.

Whether you have only $5,000 in your trading account or $50,000, and you decide to take the common path of struggle and repeated losses, the odds are great that you'll lose most if not all of that entire amount and a lot more before you've figured out the things you'll learn in this e-class.

On top of the money, there's all the time you'll have invested over the months, even years, that it takes the few who make it to get there. Or you can invest in yourself now, and within one month, have the knowledge and the tools to pursue trading or anything you want for the rest of your life, and in the shortest possible timeframe to achieving success.

"Brian McAboy brings a refreshing new perspective to trader development. His background in process engineering really lets him approach things in a completely different way than most trading educators. As a result, you won't get the same old tired material from him. He will allow you to see your trading from a whole new angle, one which can definitely help you be a better trader."

- John Forman
Best-selling author of "The Essentials of Trading"

Now really understand what I am offering you: For less than you put at risk to just plain lose each month, you can learn how to realize the dream that you had when you first considered trading. From the comfort of your own home and according to the times that suit you, you can feel the peace of mind knowing that you are finally on your way!

I will show you every detail of my method for getting to the promised land in any endeavor. Then you---like the pros that you hear and read about, you too can enjoy the excellent returns that trading offers!

Class begins on Tuesday, May 29th, 2007. That's the day you'll receive your first emailed lesson from me!

But only if you act right now. Notification of this class is going out to 5,119 people and with only 25 seats available, they won't last long. Don't miss out!

Just about every successful trader will tell you that the quickest way to trading success is to find a mentor -
someone to take you under their wing and show you the ropes.

But if you're looking for real-world guidance, it can be awfully hard to find. That's why I'm offering this eclass.

But remember, if you're wanting to take advantage of this and get in on the class, you should act quickly.

PS -- Remember, I can only accept 25 people into this eclass because I give you and everyone else such personal attention. Once you know my method for getting through the cycle, you can be fully enjoying your trading --- and even more --- in just a matter of a few weeks. Sign up TODAY. Act fast, these won't last long!