Enlightenment! A summary of 20 insights from an A8 trader

1. Timely stop loss: decisively exit wrong trades, preserving capital is paramount.

2. Reject impatience: lack of patience can easily violate principles; wait for clear trends before entering.

3. Contract after setbacks: reduce trading or pause after significant losses to rebuild confidence first.

4. Patiently wait for opportunities: observe when the market is quiet, and decisively exit when the direction is opposite.

5. Hold onto profitable trades: protect profitable trades, reduce losing trades, and avoid giving back all gains.

6. Avoid frequent trading: choose timing carefully, do not force trades, and wait for the best opportunities.

7. Sufficient preparation before trading: profits come from homework done before entering; do not slack off after making profits.

8. Restrain impulsive trading: operate according to established signals, keeping each loss within 1%-2%.

9. Maintain calm in trading: calmly respond to losses, reduce trading volume to adjust mindset.

10. Review and summarize: analyze each trade, regardless of profit or loss, to optimize trading logic.

11. Adhere to principles: strictly enforce trading rules even in extreme market conditions.

12. Follow the trend: wait for the market to clarify before entering; do not predict, just follow the trend.

13. Flexible strategy: adapt to market changes; do not be stubborn about fixed strategies.

14. Beware of profit inflation: sustained profits require more caution; do not forget risk control.

15. Self-restraint and capital management: exit if positions are unfavorable, and reduce size when in poor state.

16. Maintain respect: trading risks are high; always practice strict self-discipline to avoid overconfidence.

17. Reject heavy positions: heavy positions lead to failure; keep individual losses within 2%.

18. Follow the market rhythm: sense trends like surfing, and do not get caught up in the reasons for fluctuations.

19. Trust the trading system: do not trade based on preference; strictly execute system signals.

20. Long-term survival first: trading masters compete on 'staying power' rather than short-term windfalls.