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the validity of the thought. If it is from your ego, generally your ego will fail to see the risk; therefore it is not a valid intuitive thought. |
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7. Do you want your intuitive thought to be right? Whenever you find yourself wanting to believe your intuitive thought, more often than not your ego is generating the thought. Is it intuition or into wishing? |
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8. Is it an intuitive thought or an impulsive thought? Many people think that "spontaneity" is intuition, because they have lost the concept of discipline. Some people in the name of spontaneity refuse to discipline their drives, urges, desires, wishes, and whims. What may seem like intuition is actually reactive or impulsive behavior. When the ego is not disciplined and under control, it will frequently generate impulsive thoughts to get you to undertake an action because it desires action. |
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9. Is it your intuition or a rebellious ego generating the thought? The desire to walk a different path will cause many traders to cling to an impulsive thought generated by the unconscious mind. The more outrageous the thought is, the more it will be embraced. The intuitive thought, instead of generating a certain amount of discomfort for being so outrageous, will be embraced. |
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10. Is the intuitive thought accepted without verification? Many times when you experience an erroneous thought, you will be predisposed to accept the thought without even attempting to verify its validity. People who are predisposed to intellectual laziness often fall prey to false intuitive thoughts. |
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11. Is it an intuitive thought or an emotional thought? Traders who are upset with the market often have a strong intuitive thought that the market is about to reverse. Typically this intuitive thought originates from the desire of the ego to get even with the market. |
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The best way to validate intuition is by remembering the power of an uncontrolled and undisciplined mind with invalid beliefs. If your intuitive thought comes with a strong feeling of certainty, and is a "comfortable" thought, then it is probably not a valid intuitive thought. Self-deception is a notorious deterrent to using your intuition effectively. When you understand the power of your mind, your mental strengths and weaknesses, you will be able to keep your psychological neuroses from preventing your intuitive mind from functioning. |
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