1. Focus on the result.
When the focus is solely on profit, every fluctuation in the account begins to dictate decisions. Instead of following a system, the trader reacts to emotions. In my experience, it is the pursuit of a “plus” in the moment that destroys discipline.
The solution is to shift the focus to execution: follow the rules of the trade, and the profit will follow.
2. Lack of a trading plan.
Trading without clear rules is like driving without a map. A plan defines the entry point, position size, stop loss, and acceptable risk. Without such guidelines, decisions are born out of fear and greed.
I believe that a structured plan helps avoid impulsive actions and reduces the number of mistakes.
3. Ignoring the log.
Without a journal, it is impossible to see your own mistakes. By writing down your trades—including your reasons for entry, your emotions, and the outcome—you create a mirror that reflects your trading style.
This allows you to identify recurring patterns and work on discipline in a targeted manner.
4. Search for “secret indicators”.
Many people believe that success in trading is about formulas, magic strategies or expensive programs. In practice, there is no grail.
All strategies have long been described. It is not what you know that matters, but how systematically you apply it. Discipline and risk management are decisive.
5. Your main enemy is yourself.
Fear, greed, the desire to win back, trying to predict the market - these are all internal traps.
It is emotions, not logic, that most often cause failures. If you cannot control yourself, no strategy will save you.
6. Info-noise and the cult of success.
Many are led by "successful success" in blogs. Someone teaches "to go passive in 3 months", without withdrawing more than $1000 per month from the exchange.
It's very easy to get into a bubble where everyone succeeds and no one makes mistakes.
Because of this, you start to view your normal and inevitable mistakes as failures. Even though they are just part of the journey.
🔥 Result
If you recognize yourself, don't worry. This is the path that everyone goes through who eventually becomes a stable trader.
The main thing is to change the focus: not on money, but on the process.
On the quality of execution, trading plan, journaling, analysis of your decisions.
And create for yourself an honest information field - without distortions, where there is room for reality and growth.
