#TradingPsychology š¤I Was Obsessed With Winning Every Trade ā Until I Realized Thatās Not the Game š
Letās be real⦠I used to think being a good trader meant winning every trade.
One red candle and I'd spiralādoubting my system, overanalyzing, revenge trading.
It took time (and losses) to finally understand:
āYouāre not supposed to win every trade. Youāre supposed to win the game.ā
How Not to Win Every Trade⦠But Master the Art of Winning
That line changed everything for me.
Because chasing perfection in this game is the fastest way to burn out and blow up your account.
Now? I focus on one thing: edge + execution.
I donāt care if I lose 4 out of 10 tradesāif the 5th and 6th are clean, controlled, and managed well, Iām green.
The Candlestick That Taught Me This: The Shooting Star
I remember shorting a shooting star at resistance once, thinking I caught the top.
It reversed⦠for a second. Then it pumped.
I didnāt wait for confirmation. I just wanted to be rightāand paid the price.
That day taught me something deep:
Even the cleanest pattern fails. The win comes from how you handle it.
Cut it quick, no emotions, move on. Thatās what pros do.
What I Do Differently Now:
ā I donāt aim to win every trade. I aim to manage every trade.
ā I predefine riskāalways.
ā I focus on process > outcome.
Key Reminders (from someone still learning too):
šø Stop trying to be right all the timeāitās not about ego, itās about execution.
šø One good trade doesnāt define you. Neither does one loss.
šø Mastery is boring, consistent, and emotionless. But it works.
Youāre not here to be perfect.
Youāre here to grow, adapt, and get sharper with every setup.
Master the art of winningānot by avoiding losses, but by handling them like a pro.
How do you handle your trades?