Once, I thought trading was a shortcut to financial freedom.
Later I realized, it is more like a long-term game against 'self'.
In this market, there are no eternal winners, only constantly evolving practitioners.
Over the years, the market has taught me not only about techniques but more importantly about a deep understanding of human nature, risk, and discipline.
From blindly following trends to gradually establishing a system;
From emotional trading to mechanical execution;
Every step is accompanied by pain and growth.
Today, what I want to share is not a 'sure-win secret',
But rather a solitary trader's most genuine insight:
🧠 01｜The market has always been fair.
The market never punishes mistakes, but it will repeat lessons until you learn.
Many are obsessed with finding the 'holy grail' and 'secrets', but the essence of trading has long been laid bare:
Judgment of trends, support, and resistance.
Capital management and risk control.
Stable execution and mindset control.
What can truly make money is never 'mysterious techniques', but mastering these basics to perfection.
📊 02｜Trading is not about prediction, but about management.
Those who are busy predicting ups and downs every day either get liquidated or get slapped in the face.
A true trader does not predict the future but manages the present.
You can never know if the next trade will be profitable or not, but as long as you continue to execute the right strategy,
In the long run, probability will always be on your side.
💰 03｜Let profits run and stop losses.
Many people hold onto positions when they lose and run away when they profit.
In fact, the essence of trading is:
Control losses and let profits run.
Loss is not the enemy; 'holding onto loss' is.
Frequent trading is not the solution.
A single sustained profit often outweighs ten small skirmishes.
🧘 04｜Learn to stay a bit away from the market.
The closer you are to the market, the easier it is for it to devour you.
Staring at the market every day, frequent trading, and over-focusing on every candlestick will only make you anxious and lose control.
Those who truly make money understand:
Distance creates profits; patience determines success or failure.
🧊 05｜Experts are often 'boring'
True experts do not rely on emotional trading.
They execute the rules mechanically and calmly like robots.
No euphoria, no collapse;
There is no gambling instinct, only discipline.
They may not show off their skills, but they are as steady as an old dog.
This is the foundation of long-term survival.
🕰 06｜Trading is a marathon.
Running fast is not as good as living long.
You don't need to be the smartest person.
You only need to outlive others and make fewer mistakes.
Control risk and manage drawdown.
Staying in the game is victory.
The market won't change; you can only change yourself.
The market never rewards you for your efforts.
It will not be tolerant of even the slightest mistake from you.
Those who can make money rely not on skills, but on understanding and execution.
When you truly comprehend these principles,
you no longer need anyone to teach you trading—the market has taught you everything.
