Mistakes we all make include buying at the peak and selling at the bottom, driven by fear and panic. Don't buy at the peak of a rise, and don't sell out of fear. Haven't you noticed more than once that after you sell at a loss, the price skyrockets? This affects your morale and only benefits the whales. And just to clarify, it's not necessary that the whales are the cause; you have set yourself up for this by succumbing to fear and impatience. I am truly learning from my mistakes, and the more I err, the more I learn. I believe you mature when you make mistakes.