💭 The Real Pain in Trading Isn’t Loss — It’s Regret
When we step into the markets, we already accept that losing is part of the journey. But what truly breaks a trader isn’t a red trade — it’s the regret of watching a winning position slip away because of greed.
You see green numbers, the profits stack up, and instead of securing them… you hold on, hoping for more. Then the chart flips, momentum shifts, and in an instant, those gains evaporate into losses. That sting stays with you. I’m sure many of you have lived through that moment too.
⚡ Last night, I faced it once again.
Erbing’s price surged beyond 2560, and I was up $600. I had the chance to close and book it. But I told myself, “Let it run, maybe it hits 2600 by morning.” Instead, I woke up staring at losses — all profit gone. 💔
This is why they say the toughest opponent in trading is greed. The market has a way of teaching harsh lessons the moment you break discipline.
🍲 So today, I chose to pause. Treated myself to a comforting meal of pig’s trotter rice, let my thoughts settle, and reminded myself: sometimes the smartest move is stepping aside. Rest, reset, and return sharper.
📌 Takeaway: Don’t let greed erase your victories. Protect your capital, lock in profits, and always live to fight another day.