The market never cultivates geniuses; it only filters survivors!
True trading masters are often not the financial elites trained by prestigious schools but rather the "wild traders" who survived the baptism of blood and fire in the market. They have no standard answers, do not follow established rules, yet can sense the scent of profit in a chaotic market. This path of growth is full of thorns, but every step leads to a higher realm of trading.
The first realm: the arrogance and sorrow of a newborn calf.
Every trader was once an innocent idealist, entering the market with fantasies of "getting rich quick." After a few lucky trades, they considered themselves "market geniuses." It was only after a black swan event, when their account evaporated in an instant, that they understood the market's cruelty.
The inscription at the Temple of Delphi in ancient Greece reads: "Know thyself."
The first lesson of trading is always: admit ignorance.
The second realm: the maze and confusion of knowledge.
After experiencing a disastrous defeat, traders begin to learn various theories like technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and quantitative models... only to find that the more they know, the more hesitant they become in trading. Indicators contradict each other, news is hard to discern as true or false, leading them into the dilemma of "analysis paralysis."
Laozi said: "To learn is to increase daily; to follow the Dao is to decrease daily."
True breakthroughs lie in subtraction, not addition.
The third realm: the minimalist path after enlightenment.
When traders begin to abandon complex indicators and focus on one or two high-win-rate strategies, miracles happen. They no longer chase every market wave but patiently wait for the best hitting point.
Japanese kendo emphasizes "one strike to kill."
The commonality among top traders is: 80% of the time waiting, 20% of the time striking decisively.
The fourth realm: the ultimate trial of one's character.
When techniques become mature, the greatest enemy becomes oneself. Greed leads one to take profits too early, and fear causes one to miss opportunities; only by cultivating a "bystander's mindset" can one transcend emotional interference.
Wang Yangming said: "It is easy to break the bandits in the mountains, but hard to break the bandits in the heart."
In the end, trading is all about battling one's inner demons.
The fifth realm: the natural state of winning without techniques.
Top traders ultimately reach the realm of "doing as they please without overstepping boundaries." Their trading logs may consist of only a few words, yet they contain a profound understanding of the essence of the market.
Zhuangzi said: "Catch fish and forget the trap."
The true art of trading lies in forgetting techniques and returning to authenticity.
Conclusion: Become the alchemist of the market.
The market is the best teacher and the harshest examiner. It will not give you answers directly but will reward every serious person accordingly. Remember:
"The market never lacks stars; what it lacks is longevity."
The essence of barbaric growth is to achieve continuous evolution while maintaining vitality.
On this path of practice with no end, may every trader find their own "Dao." Because in the end, the market rewards not cleverness, but wisdom; not skills, but character.
