The candlestick chart once again draws a steep curve, reminiscent of the sudden downpour last Wednesday after work—one moment it was clear skies, and the next it was a complete mess. I stared at that long green candlestick and suddenly remembered my mother often saying, 'In life, it’s not always smooth sailing; ups and downs are the norm.'
What is most tormenting in trading is not the judgment of right or wrong, but the mindset when faced with 'less than expected' outcomes. It's like preparing a bento box in the morning, only to find you forgot the keys when you step out; or like spending several sleepless nights on a proposal, only for the client to casually say, 'Make some more changes.' The certainty when building positions, the reluctance when stopping losses, the glee when taking profits—these emotions that wander among candlesticks are also part of daily life. Some say trading requires 'unity of knowledge and action', but who hasn't greedily chased that last point during a surge, or clung to the fantasy of 'it will always bounce back' during a plunge? It’s like knowing that staying up late harms your health, yet you're reluctant to put down the phone; knowing you should save money, yet you can't resist splurging on discounted items. The greed and luck inherent in human nature are magnified in the trading market, and they quietly wreak havoc in the mundane aspects of life. The most wondrous thing is the cycle. Candlesticks alternate between bull and bear markets, and life goes through the four seasons. Those who can’t endure in a bear market often miss the arrival of spring; those who find winter coats too heavy are likely to feel the cold. Trading teaches people to respect trends, and life constantly reminds us: don’t rush, don’t be restless; cultivate deeply when it’s time to sow, and remain steady when it’s time to harvest; the seasons will never shortchange those who are patient.
Occasionally, there are days of consecutive losses, and the speed at which the account balance shrinks is faster than ice melting in the refrigerator. At such times, I turn off the software and take a stroll around the market. I watch the vendors smilingly bargaining over a dime, see an elderly lady carefully selecting muddy carrots, and observe the sunlight streaming through the canvas gaps onto fresh strawberries—turns out life never requires 'precise predictions'; treating every bit of daily life with care is already a significant victory.
In trading, what ultimately matters is not the technical indicators, but the understanding of life. The restraint, tolerance, and going with the flow learned from candlestick charts must eventually be put into practice: not getting entangled in missed opportunities, just as one does not regret yesterday's choices; accepting occasional losses, just like accepting the muddy paths on rainy days.#币圈 