#MyStrategyEvolution

My Trading Journey So Far: Lessons from Early Mistakes

I started trading back in March — it’s been a mix of wins and losses. So far, I’ve made around $215 in profits but also faced $330 in losses. Clearly, something’s off in my understanding or approach, and I’m realizing that profit alone isn’t enough — consistency and discipline matter more.

Here’s what I’ve learned (and what I’m working on now):

🔹 Lack of a Clear Strategy — I’ve realized I need to stop guessing and start following a structured, tested trading plan.

🔹 No Risk Management — I wasn’t setting proper stop-loss or position sizes. That’s changing now — risk per trade is being capped.

🔹 Emotional Trading — Fear and FOMO got me into trades I shouldn’t have touched. I’m learning to stay calm and stick to the plan.

🔹 Not Journaling Trades — I didn’t track what worked or failed. From now on, every trade will be documented and reviewed weekly.

📈 My Plan Moving Forward:

1. Backtest and stick to one strategy for at least 50 trades.

2. Limit risk to 1–2% per trade.

3. Use a trade journal for learning and improvement.

4. Keep emotions out, follow logic.

Losses are painful, but they’re also powerful teachers. The goal now is progress with discipline, not overnight success.

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