Many people struggle to survive in the market, not because their skills are lacking, but because they do too much, move too fast, and cannot control their hands.
Choosing to stay out of the market when there are no suitable opportunities sounds simple, but it is actually the hardest part of trading.
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Behind not trading is a mature sense of boundaries.
Human nature dislikes emptiness. If the position is empty at this time, most people cannot help but 'find something to do,' looking for trends, opportunities, or reasons to enter.
But none of this is given by the market; it is created by you, who cannot let go of the obsession of 'wanting to catch everything.'
You fear missing opportunities, fear your funds being 'idle,' can't sit still while seeing others make money, want to win back losses immediately after losing today; there is always something stimulating your brain that keeps you from stopping.
Often, this is not about trading, but about avoiding anxiety. Don't be afraid of missing opportunities, because: missing is not a loss, acting hastily is the cost.
Many people make trading strategies, but there is no clear rule that says: 'When to do nothing.'
When the market does not align with my understanding, I choose to rest. This is the sense of boundaries. It is important to accept that there are not always trading opportunities every day; practice maintaining distance from the market.
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‘Enduring loneliness’ allows you to ‘wait for opportunities.’
One must stick to their own rhythm amidst all the noise. Trading is not a competition; it’s not about who places more orders or who is busier.
You must be able to maintain your system's rhythm when the market is quiet, not greedy, not anxious, and not shaken. It is not about not trading, but waiting for a worthy opportunity to bet heavily on.
Not trading is not passivity; it is strategy; it is not cowardice; it is self-control. It is to ensure that at critical moments, you have bullets, a plan, and conviction.
If you don’t want to be led by the market, you must learn to remain still most of the time.
Not trading is the easiest ability to overlook in a trading system, yet it is the one that requires the most training.
It is the secret path to 'stable profits.'
