Don't put money into the market that you're willing to lose; put in money that you're willing to learn from.
This is a principle that I always share because I believe it completely changes the perspective with which you approach the markets. Many times I hear the phrase: 'Don't invest money that you're not willing to lose'. Although it has a protective intention, I believe it also carries an implicit defeatist message, as if failure were the first expected outcome. And that mindset is not suitable if you really want to progress on this path.
When you decide to enter the market, you are not betting on luck, you are participating in a dynamic environment, full of lessons and opportunities. If your first thought is that you will lose that money, you are unconsciously accepting failure without giving yourself the chance to learn, analyze, and improve. It's not about entering with fear, but with responsibility and a clear purpose.
The money you invest should not be something you are willing to 'throw away'. Instead, consider it the cost of your education in the market. Think of it as tuition to learn about strategies, analysis, risk management, and emotional control. Each trade, whether successful or not, is a class that brings you closer to mastery.
When you change your mindset from 'I'm going to lose' to 'I'm going to learn', you also change your relationship with the market. You are no longer acting out of anxiety or fear, but out of curiosity and the intention to improve. This shift in focus allows you to make more conscious and calculated decisions, instead of acting impulsively out of fear of making mistakes.
Of course, this doesn't mean you should be irresponsible. Risk management remains key, but now it's not about 'protecting yourself from losing', but ensuring that every step has an educational purpose. It's not just money that you're investing, but also time, energy, and dedication to become someone better prepared.
The next time you think about investing, don't do it with the idea that you're going to lose. Do it with the firm conviction that you are willing to learn. Because every lesson the market offers you has invaluable worth, and that mindset can be the difference between failing and progressing.
So, what do you choose? To lose or to learn? That's why I always
