Don't put money into the market that you are willing to lose; put in money that you are 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 are not willing to lose". While 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 gambling 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 that 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. Every trade, whether successful or not, is a class that brings you closer to mastery.
When you change your mindset from "I am going to lose" to "I am going to learn", you also change your relationship with the market. You are no longer acting out of anxiety or fear, but from curiosity and the intention to improve. This shift in focus allows you to make more conscious and calculated decisions, rather than acting impulsively out of fear of making mistakes.
Of course, this does not mean you should be irresponsible. Risk management is still key, but now it's not about "protecting yourself from losing", but about ensuring that each step has an educational purpose. It's not just money that you are investing, but also time, energy, and dedication to becoming better prepared.
The next time you think about investing, do not do it with the idea that you are going to lose. Do it with the firm conviction that you are willing to learn. Because every lesson that 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
