In the stock market you have the opportunity to create money, literally out of thin air. But to do it consistently at a high level, you must banish the idea of luck or conspiracy and take full responsibility, knowing for sure that you alone are the sole creator of your results.

Mediocre performers believe their errors and mishaps were caused by factors outside their control “My opponent got lucky”; “I was unlucky”; “Life is unfair!” Top performers take responsibility and, in turn, cultivate the ability to respond. Believing in luck is disempowering.

From time to time, you can get lucky or unlucky. Sure, you can play the lottery and get the “lucky numbers.” But over a lifetime, luck and fate have little to do with consistent success. Personal choice applies to more than just a onetime event. It applies to your entire life!