Many people think that trading is just about technology. Once you learn candlestick patterns, memorize moving averages, and adjust indicators, you can make money.
But after going through this circle, I found that when technical skills reach a certain level, what truly determines how far you can go is actually your character.
Have you noticed?
Sometimes the technology is not wrong, but you just can't help but enter the market early;
Clearly the strategy has been written, but in the moment, fear defeats you;
The market clearly presents opportunities, yet you miss them due to greed.
This is not a technical issue, but a character issue.
So I increasingly believe in a saying: In the end, trading is actually philosophy.
When your technical skills are solid and your proficiency is high, what you need to cultivate next is not to add another indicator, but your inner self.
You must learn to see patterns, understand cause and effect, comprehend cycles, and see the essence of things.
At this time, the wisdom from national studies, Buddhism, Taoism, and even the Bible will become nourishment for your trading.
When you read the Dao De Jing, you can understand the meaning of 'governing without action';
When you read the Diamond Sutra, you can appreciate the value of 'non-attachment';
When you read the Four Books and Five Classics, you can learn the order and rhythm of self-cultivation, family harmony, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world.
These things may seem unrelated to trading at first glance, but they can help you understand yourself - understand your essence, body, and soul.
When you are able to grasp yourself, you then have the ability to grasp the market.
Therefore, if you are to cultivate Buddhism, you must first cultivate your heart. Trading is the same.
When your heart is settled, only then can you apply your technical skills.
When your heart is calm, no matter how great the storm in the market, you can still see the direction clearly.
Amidst the wind and snow, what ultimately melts you is not the market, but the character you cultivate.
A true master is not one who is faster on the market, but one who is steadier in character.
