Shrink Rap: Remove the Fear Factor From Your Trading

Dr. Hendlin, I am primarily an intermediate-term investor, holding for a few weeks up to a few months and making about 40 trades per year. I'm wondering if my avoidances while trading are really fears that I don't label as such. Could you describe some of the basic fears you see operating with investors?

Shrink Rap: The following handful of errors are made primarily out of fear. While a lack of trading experience and certain personality traits may enter into the picture with these, it is fear that is most prominent in causing the problem. Notice which, if any, you identify with:

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