#9: TIME OFF THE MARKET "Only time can heal what reason cannot."

“Order Rejected. Margin Exhausted”
"You realize that your trading account is ruined. You cannot trade anymore. You recall your unimaginable lack of discipline. You had no idea why you took that many rogue trades. A humbling experience. You keep searching for a reason to explain this disastrous outcome. You think that it will help you regain confidence. You should find the reasons so that you won’t ruin your account again. However, reason alone might not help you regain your confidence as a trader. In that case, taking time off the market is the best course of action. Rest and recover. Then, return to the market with the right mindset."

#8: LUCK IN TRADING "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."

"Ever thought of why your trading buddy is always luckier than you? Perhaps he is just more prepared than you. Gamblers depend on pure luck. Traders prepare for an opportunity."

#7: KNOW YOUR GAME "If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable."

- Seneca


"A trader does not take random trades. A trader looks for specific market conditions that he is able to take advantage of. Do you know what you are looking for?  You cannot surf the market waves if you don’t."

#6: WITHDRAW FROM THE MARKET "It is in your power to withdraw yourself whenever you desire. Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own."

"Traders think that they have to trade. After all, if they don’t trade, they are not traders.
Wrong, wrong, wrong.
One of the most powerful weapons of a trader is the ability to stop trading.
To improve your trading, withdraw from the market under the following circumstances.
• You are mentally fatigued.
• You cannot find an edge in the current market.
• Your trading connection is unreliable. (For e.g. when travelling in less developed areas)
Withdrawing yourself from the market is not just an option. It is a powerful one that distinguishes the best traders."