Feeling stuck in cash and second-guessing your edge? You're not alone—and you're definitely not doing it wrong. In this episode of The Trader’s Mindchat Show, Mike Lamott tackles one of the toughest phases in trading: sideways, choppy markets that can shake even the most seasoned traders.
Mike shares a powerful mindset shift that’ll help you stay confident even when your system isn’t firing, and he introduces a simple, effective framework—the Three Lenses of Market Readiness—to help you know exactly when to take action and when to stay on the sidelines.
Plus, he unpacks:
Why confidence built on outcomes is fragile—and how to root it in process
The real danger of forcing trades just to feel productive
How to apply Ted Williams’ “happy zone” strategy to your own setups
How to use market mood tracking and journaling to stay sharp
What to do while you wait so you're ready when the trend returns
The secret to progressive exposure so you scale safely when the market flips green
Whether you’re a seasoned trader or just getting started, this episode will help you reframe quiet market periods as preparation—not punishment.
🎯 Remember: There are no called strikes in trading. Wait for the fat pitch.
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