In a single transaction, rules do not always guarantee our safe retreat; there is no absolute causality between adhering to rules and transaction outcomes. Sometimes, it is those who break the rules that profit by chance.
The essence of trading is a game of probability. I often remind everyone that the market is by no means a 'one-shot deal'.
If one wants to establish a foothold in the trading market, strictly adhering to the rules is the only way to survive.
However, sticking to the rules is not an easy task.
Experienced traders are well aware that there are two situations that most easily lead people to abandon the rules:
One is the arrogance that arises after a big win, and the other is the despair that sets in after a significant setback — when one loses complete control over their account, they may give up and throw the rules out the window.
