The trade that changed how I view risk happened last quarter. I was confident in a breakout setup and risked more than I usually do. The price moved in my favor initially, but then reversed sharply. I watched the red candle hit my stop-loss and realized I had overexposed my account. The loss wasn’t just financial — it shook my confidence. After that, I revisited my risk management rules. Now, I never risk more than 1–2% of my capital per trade. It may seem small, but it keeps me in the game. A single bad trade no longer ruins my week. Trading is about survival first, profits second. Since applying strict risk rules, I’ve had more peace of mind and better consistency. You can’t control the market, but you can control how much you lose. And that control is where real power lies.
