The purpose of establishing a trading system and mastering trading techniques is not to defeat our opponents, but to restrain our inherent human weaknesses. Building a trading system or developing a trading program is not merely about 'beating the competition'; more importantly, it is about controlling the 'greed' and 'fear' within our human nature.
After successfully restraining our human weaknesses, the trading system can demonstrate its power amid prolonged market fluctuations, and stable trading performance will gradually emerge. In fact, traders who have been in the market for several years will all recognize the importance of a trading system. Constructing a trading system that fits one's own personality—whether subjective, quantitative, systematic, or programmatic—is the foundation for a trader's survival in the market.
However, during our long trading journey, we may sometimes lose ourselves. At such times, we need to calm down and reflect on our original intentions—what is our purpose in participating in market speculation? What are our long-term goals? This helps us stay true to ourselves, and even if we take a wrong turn temporarily, we can eventually return to the right path. Staying true to our初心, building a 'scientific' trading system, controlling the stability of our trading curve, and achieving steady wealth growth—pursuing a professional trading path—may be the most correct route for most traders.
