The Pastor’s Guide to Investing & Income

Helping ministry leaders build confidence in the market, one article at a time.

When to Trust Your Intuition vs Your Checklist

Michael Shafer

Published on: 2025/11/21

Learn how to balance intuition and structure in trading by using checklists, experience, and disciplined decision making to improve confidence and consistency.

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The Simple Routine That Keeps Me from Overtrading

Michael Shafer

Published on: 2025/07/21

Overtrading is the silent account killer for most investors. Learn the exact weekly routine, checklist, and self-discipline strategies I use to avoid costly overtrading and build consistent, stress-free results, without sacrificing growth.

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