Podcast: The Trader’s Lab

Episode 18 The Trader’s lab : EP.18 – System 1 vs. System 2 Thinking in Trading

Are your trading decisions hijacked by sudden impulses? Discover the psychology behind “System 1 vs. System 2 Thinking in Trading” based on Daniel Kahneman’s Dual-Process Theory.

Every trader battles an internal conflict: the fast, emotional “System 1” driven by biases like FOMO and loss aversion, versus the slow, logical “System 2” that follows a plan. Relying on instinct often leads to expensive mistakes. The solution is not just willpower, but a structured process.

Learn how to enforce a mandatory pause to activate your analytical mind and turn disciplined logic into a professional habit. Master the art of overcoming trading fear and greed system 1 vs 2. Transform your decision-making, stop reactive errors, and execute with precision on IUX.

 

 

 

 

Podcast: The Trader’s Lab

  1. 12:36 The Trader’s lab : EP.1 – Is a Demo Account a Friend or a Foe? Aug 8, 2025
  2. 8:48 The Trader’s lab : EP.2 – How to Pick Currency Pairs to Experiment With. Aug 8, 2025
  3. 12:17 The Trader’s lab : EP.3 – Is Risk Management More Important Than Strategy? Aug 14, 2025
  4. 9:10 The Trader’s lab : EP.4 – What Your First Losing Trade Teaches You? Aug 14, 2025
  5. 12:11 The Trader’s lab : EP.5 – Can We Train Ourselves to Wait for the Perfect Setup? Aug 14, 2025
  6. 10:27 The Trader’s lab : EP.6 – Trusting Your Gut vs. The Trading Plan Aug 14, 2025
  7. 12:00 The Trader’s lab : EP.7 – How to Know When to Walk Away for the Day. Aug 26, 2025
  8. 16:12 The Trader’s lab : EP.8 – The Fear of Missing Out vs. The Fear of Losing Money. Sep 4, 2025
  9. 12:59 The Trader’s lab : EP.9 – Why We Make Our Worst Trades After a Loss. Sep 4, 2025
  10. 19:03 The Trader’s lab : EP.10 – Is “Revenge Trading” Ever Justified After a Big Loss? Sep 12, 2025
  11. 15:49 The Trader’s lab : EP.11 – Is a Single High-Quality Trade Better Than Many? Oct 8, 2025
  12. 15:37 The Trader’s lab : EP.12 – Does Social Media and Copy Trading Help or Hurt? Oct 8, 2025
  13. 17:04 The Trader’s lab : EP.13 – Symptoms of illusion of control in trading Oct 25, 2025
  14. 17:03 The Trader’s lab : EP.14 – Why Traders Only See What They Want Oct 31, 2025
  15. 19:31 The Trader’s lab : EP.15 – Trading on the Most Memorable News Nov 14, 2025
  16. 17:59 The Trader’s lab : EP.16 – Habit Formation in Trading Nov 28, 2025
  17. 16:51 The Trader’s lab : EP.17 – Too many assets, Too many clarity. Dec 12, 2025
  18. 15:40 The Trader’s lab : EP.18 – System 1 vs. System 2 Thinking in Trading Dec 27, 2025
  19. 16:15 The Trader’s lab : EP.19 – Overvaluing Your Own Trades Jan 10, 2026
  20. 14:38 The Trader’s lab : EP.20 – Stories We Tell About Markets Jan 23, 2026
  21. 15:55 The Trader’s lab : EP.21 – When You Can’t Click Buy Feb 7, 2026
  22. 15:38 The Trader’s lab : EP.22 – Mindfulness Meditation for Traders Feb 20, 2026
  23. 13:05 The Trader’s lab : EP.23 – Start Trading in 2026 A Step-by-Step Guide Mar 7, 2026
  24. 18:09 The Trader’s lab : EP.24 – 5 Common Trading Beliefs That Are Holding You Back Mar 23, 2026
  25. 16:11 The Trader’s lab : EP.25 – Using AI in Trading: How to Predict and Fix Execution Errors Apr 4, 2026
  26. 14:48 The Trader’s lab : EP.26 – Advanced Position Sizing: How to Scale In During Volatile Markets Apr 18, 2026
  27. 13:16 The Trader’s lab : EP.27 – Best Trading Dashboard Setup to Track Your Performance May 2, 2026
  28. 13:53 The Trader’s lab : EP.28 – How to Trade Economic News Without Getting Liquidated May 16, 2026
  29. 12:17 The Trader’s lab : EP.29 – Trading Fees Explained: How Spreads and Commissions Work May 30, 2026
  30. 21:49 The Trader’s lab : EP.30 – Stop Losing Money: How to Identify Your Trading Blind Spots Jun 13, 2026

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