#MyStrategyEvolution :

Don’t Count Your Profits Before They’re Real — A Tough Trading Truth

Let me be real for a moment. Early in my trading days, I made a mistake many traders fall into. I’d enter a position, see it move slightly in my favor, and immediately start imagining the profits. I'd mentally cash in, plan my next trade, and feel like I had it all figured out. Then—bam—the market turned against me, and that imagined win turned into a painful lesson.

Sound familiar?

This is what happens when we count our profits before they’re earned. In trading, nothing is promised. A great setup doesn’t always lead to a great outcome. The market moves on its own terms, not ours. That’s why patience, confirmation, and risk management are more important than hope.

🕯️ Candlestick Insight: The Hammer

Take the hammer candlestick—a strong signal that buyers might be stepping in during a downtrend. Spotting one might tempt you to jump in, thinking a reversal is here. But here’s the catch:

A hammer without confirmation is just a maybe, not a signal.

✅ Wait for confirmation — a bullish candle that follows through

✅ Always use a stop-loss — even the best-looking hammers can fail

Jumping in too early is like assuming an egg will hatch just because it should.

🎯 A Reality Check

Every trade is a probability, not a guarantee. Instead of dreaming about profits too early, focus on executing your plan with discipline. Let trades play out, protect your capital, and stay grounded.

Because in trading, the only thing worse than missing a win is believing you’ve already won—only to watch the market remind you who’s in control.