The Brutal Reality of Trading: Why Honesty is The Key
Follow your
plan.
Do you know
what's one of the toughest challenges that most traders face in the markets?
It's simple, yet so many fall into this trap... and it can wreak havoc on your
profitability and mental state.
What is it?
It's being honest with yourself.
Having worked in the financial industry for over 30 years, I've seen it all.
Traders who hit it big one day, just to see it vanish the next.
The frustrating part is when fools make a killing, while smart and experienced
traders struggle to make ends meet.
Think about all the low-quality stocks or shady schemes that attract crowds,
while solid investments with good potential often get ignored and neglected.
It's a strange world out there, but staying true to your principles and
discipline can help you navigate it. Every trading journey has its ups and
downs, with the possibility of triumph or failure at every turn.
But this is the thing: when things go wrong, it's usually because traders
aren't being honest with themselves. They make excuses for their failures or
overestimate their skills, just to be shocked when things don't go according to
plan.
It's tough to face the cold, hard truth that you might be out of sync with the
markets, or you’re lacking in discipline, but that's just the reality of the
game.
Successful traders know that taking your ego out of the equation is essential
for making good decisions and seeing things for what they really are. It's
essential to view each result as feedback on one project, not as a reflection
of your entire trading career.
And the best traders understand that long-term prosperity is built on a
foundation of small failures and honest self-reflection.
Trading is an adventure, full of surprises and unexpected twists and turns. But
by being honest with yourself and your approach, you can navigate it with your
sanity intact and come out on top.
Author: Louise Bedford
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