The Path of Least Resistance

The path of least resistance describes the physical or metaphorical pathway that provides the least resistance to forward motion by a given object or entity, among a set of alternative paths.

The concept is often used to describe why an object or entity takes a given path. In physics, the path of least resistance is always taken by objects moving through a system. For example, water flowing downhill follows the path of least resistance as it is pulled downward by gravity. Atmospheric disturbances (storms) flow on the path of least resistance by flowing toward zones of low barometric pressure, where lower air density offers less impedance to the storm system than higher pressure zones.

• Energy Always Follows the Path of Least Resistance

In a market, you will exit from a losing trade when the pain of losing one more dollar becomes stronger than the pain of saying that you were wrong in taking the trade. The path of least resistance wins again.

• The Path of Least Resistance Is Determined by the Always Underlying and Usually Unseen Structure

The underlying structure of your life determines your approach to trading. Whether you are aware of the structure or not, it determines your behavior and your reaction to any movement in the market.

• The Always Underlying and Usually Unseen Structure Can Be Discovered and Can Be Altered

You can change the flow of your life and your trading. To do this easily and permanently, you must work with the underlying structure rather than the behavior produced by that underlying structure.

Once a new and different structure is in place in your trading, the overall thrust of your trading, like the current of a river, builds momentum and aids you in getting the results you want.