8. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Overtrading: Quality > quantity.

Ignoring the spread/slippage: Especially important in fast-moving or illiquid markets.

No plan for losing streaks: Predefine how to scale back or stop after X losses.

🚀 9. Stay Educated

Read books like:

Trading in the Zone by Mark Douglas

The New Trading for a Living by Dr. Alexander Elder

Market Wizards by Jack D. Schwager

Follow reputable traders and analysts.

Stay updated on market structure and new technologies.

If you're managing operations at a professional or institutional level (e.g., trading desk, fund, or prop firm), there are more layers to consider like:

Compliance & regulations

Trade reconciliation and reporting

Latency optimization

Infrastructure resilience

Broker relationships

Let me know your level (beginner, intermediate, pro) and what assets you're trading (stocks, crypto, forex, etc.) — I can tailor the advice further.