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Thxs to Z$ from “These Guys are Good” in One Good Trade <\/em>for sharing this video from star guitarist Steve Vai on how to be successful. \u00a0Musicians and traders share the same pursuit of becoming an elite performer. \u00a0Highlights of Steve’s inspiring advice to all those who want to become successful on how to become great:<\/p>\n

1. Identify with what you really want<\/p>\n

2. Do not work on your weaknesses; cultivate your strengths<\/p>\n

3. Visualize performing great in detail<\/p>\n

4. If you become discouraged return to that big picture- your ultimate goal<\/p>\n

5. Build bar by bar<\/p>\n

6. The joy is in the pursuit of accomplishing your goal<\/p>\n

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Mike Bellafiore<\/p>\n

Author, One Good Trade<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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