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The Trader’s Mirror Test: Would Future-You Approve of Today’s Trades?

The Trader’s Mirror Test: Would Future-You Approve of Today’s Trades?

Update: 2025-09-05

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Imagine trading with your future self watching over your shoulder.

Every click, every stop move, every hesitation — exposed.

Would they nod in approval, or wince in frustration? In this episode, I break down the Trader’s Mirror Test and how this quirky mental exercise can change the way you see your trading forever.

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The Trader’s Mirror Test: Would Future-You Approve of Today’s Trades?

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