How Phil F. Learned to Trade with Calm and Confidence
Overview:
Phil F. began his journey with Share Wealth Systems over 4 ½ years ago. What started as a search for trading consistency became a deeper transformation, not just in results, but in mindset, discipline, and trust in the process.
Today, his portfolio has reached a new all-time high, even after coming through a significant drawdown. More importantly, Phil trades with peace and confidence, free from emotional turbulence and external noise.
The Turning Point: Building Trust in the System
When Phil started with SWS, he was like many traders: eager to succeed but still learning to trust the mechanics and his own mindset. Over time, that began to shift.
Each capital injection he made into his account wasn’t just a monetary commitment, but a reflection of growing belief in the system.
“Each capital injection was the raising of the tightrope just that little bit higher. The way you trust your system on the tightrope 1m off the ground is the same as trusting it 100m off the ground.”
This mindset analogy, often used in SWS coaching, became real for Phil. It shaped how he navigated market uncertainty, including geopolitical volatility, without second-guessing himself.
It’s never too late to learn to trade properly, and if you’re already using a system with an Edge like SPA3 Investor, then you’ve got half the equation sorted.
Result: A Calm Approach That Outperforms
Phil’s portfolio recovered from a 12.38% drawdown as recently as April 2025 and surged to a new all-time high.
This chart shows the growth of Phil’s SPA3 Investor portfolio against the XAO benchmark from September 2020 to June 2025. The portfolio reached an all-time high, following consistent execution and resilience even while trading through a 12.38% drawdown. Phil’s results reflect a disciplined and methodical approach, factoring in multiple capital injections over the years.
This chart really highlights a challenging 6-month period (October 2024-April 2025) where Phil’s SPA3 Investor portfolio experienced that 12.38% drawdown.
However, through consistent execution, the portfolio rebounded to achieve a new all-time high. This recovery reinforces the importance of strategy and patience in navigating short-term volatility.
Tools That Transformed His Process
Just like the book Atomic Habits teaches, lasting success is built on small, consistent actions. This kind of steady progress is at the core of Phil’s trading journey.
Phil credits much of his growth to:
- The SPA3 Investor trading system
- The Unflappable Trader mindset training
- Live-market application in the Learn To Trade Properly program
- Lessons from Mark Douglas, James Clear, and Gary Stone
These lessons became daily practices. He adopted the belief that:
“I don’t need to know what’s going to happen next in order to make money.”
This realization is what separates those who dabble from those who trade with conviction.
What’s Changed the Most?
According to Phil, the biggest shift has been the development of something you can’t see on a chart: Myelin.
“What’s changed the most is the development of Myelin, which has enabled me to execute flawlessly in a calm and peaceful manner.”
That change wasn’t overnight. It came from repetition, focus, and not just learning, but applying. Now, regardless of whether he wins or loses on any given trade, he trades from a neutral emotional state. No excitement. No fear. Just clarity and execution.
If you’re tired of your “stinking thinking” derailing your trading efforts, maybe it’s time to take action.
Final Thoughts
Phil recently began the Learn To Trade Properly USD program in February, a new tightrope set a little higher. But he approaches it the same way: with trust, calm, and an unwavering commitment to executing his plan.
He summed it up best:
“My feelings when I trade now are calm and peaceful. I aim for a neutral emotional feeling regardless of win or loss. I just execute my plan and let it manifest its edge.”
Thank you, Phil, for sharing your journey. And for showing that true trading is not just about hitting highs, but it’s about mastering the mindset that makes those highs repeatable.
Team Reflection
Phil’s journey is a powerful example of what Share Wealth Systems is truly about. For us, this transformation is about helping people break free from the cycle of overthinking and emotional decision-making.
As David, our lead mentor, put it:
“This is what we are trying to achieve with all of our prospects and members. It can be difficult to put into words sometimes, but at the end of the day, it’s a sense of satisfaction they get (and us too, of course) from being released from the shackles of never-ending analysis paralysis. They finally feel in control, trading without fear or conflict.”
That’s the kind of shift we’re here to support: in numbers, freedom, and mindset.
