In fact, trading experts are mostly pessimistic.
Pessimism does not mean seeing everything as bearish or predicting very low levels.
The market trend is what it is, unrelated to one's own emotions.
The pessimism mentioned here refers to a fundamental attitude towards life and actions.
It allows one to feel the sorrow of things amidst a flourishing and intense market.
Moreover, it is sorrow without harm.
Having experienced various dark moments in the world that could shatter one's core beliefs,
one becomes deeply PTSD,
and at any point where risk may occur, one becomes acutely aware.
In the current social environment, most people want to find a big tree to shelter under, to satisfy their need for security. A single choice can stabilize a lifetime.
But experts are keenly aware that no one in this world can be relied upon, and no one can save themselves, thus they unleash a complete instinct for self-rescue and self-motivation. In adversity, they display resilience like that of strong grass in a fierce wind.
Just like when you have very few game coins, and a slight mistake could mean game over, every game played is taken very seriously.
The arcade gaming masters of the past became experts under extremely limited resources, honing their skills through immense effort.
Even if not a top expert, one can still be a survivalist, able to adapt well to this infinite game of competition shrouded in the fog of war.