A specific type of visualization process is called Sensory Rich Vision. This procedure called for the individual to begin with a “compelling reason” or purpose for trading or any other goal-oriented endeavor. The purpose needed to be something that truly resonated in your heart space as important to your life; for example family, community, and/or the achievement of a life-long endeavor. Lear that identifying a strong purpose for the venture connected the desired outcome to an inner passionate intensity that provided loads of energy.   After identifying the purpose, write a list all of the rewards and benefits to reaching the target using the purpose and goal(s) as a guide. Once the list is completed then write a sensory rich story describing what it would look, sound and feel like in your body and your emotions, along with any smells or tastes … 2 or 3 brief paragraphs, no more than a page. Doing this, and later experienced, would connect him each and every time he read it to the emotional intensity of how it feels to be in the moment of the achievement. The first time Ken read what he wrote about his family, he said it sent chills down his spine and left a palpable emotional swelling in his chest. And, he said, it happened each and every time he read it. Here is an excerpt of what Ken wrote:

Purpose for Trading: To enjoy a full and stunningly beautiful quality of life for myself, and my family

• To provide comfort and opportunity to my family & friends
• To be a conduit for growth in my community through volunteer service
• To live in a spacious house on the beach 

Sensory Rich Vision   I have just left another successful day of trading in my home office where I have followed my plans and kept my commitments to all of my rules. As I walk down the hallway of my crème colored, double decked, airy & natural light infused home overlooking the ocean, I take a deep breath as I am struck by the beauty of the white-water views through the floor-to-ceiling windows, as the sun shimmers on the azure blue waves with sailboats skimming across the horizon. Just as I turn the corner I almost run into my giggling and laughing children as they yell “daddy” and jump into my outstretched arms. They each squeeze, kiss and hug me as their little arms encircle my neck and legs all at the same time.
After playing a fun game with them, I head off to a board meeting of one of the non-profit organizations for which I volunteer. I drive to the meeting in my extremely comfortable SC 460 with the top down as the sun drenches my skin on this warm and balmy day. Our organization has helped so many children and families have a better life. Today we are reviewing pictures of some of those families…their faces are broad with toothy smiles and bright loving eyes. We are making a difference.

If you have a goal, any goal, be deliberate in how you think about it. Thoughts are things and they create the beginnings of getting any result. The thought process includes not only what you’re telling yourself, but as well the pictures that those thoughts summon. You will learn that when you visualize either positively or negatively and believe, the brain can’t distinguish the vision from reality because the same neurochemicals and neurotransmitters are employed in the vision as when you are physically interacting with the environment. Some people visualize very well, but apply it to doom and gloom scenarios thereby ensuring the negative outcome. Your A-Game is of critical importance to getting the trading results that you want; and you must hone and sharpen your mental and emotional tools to get and keep that A-Game active when in front of your platform. Creative visualization is a potent way to keep you focused with laser precision on what matters most in the trade … and in your life.

Thank you and may all your trades be green.