“In a losing game such as trading, we shall start against the majority and assume we are
wrong until proven correct! Positions established must be reduced and removed until or unless the market proves the
position correct.”

“By stating that trading is a losing game, we think differently each time we position. By also stating we shall start against the
majority and assume we are wrong until proven correct, we also change our thinking. We should not trade under false
assumptions for if we think most everyone wins in trading, our behavior is going to be based on winning protection rather than
losing protection.”

As such, positive visualization as Doug mentions is actually harmful to a trader. Emotions such a hope and fear should be replaced with the understanding that a winning result can be achieved my playing the probabilities over time.