A Trader’s Three Journeys to Enlightenment

Three key turning points from “chasing gains and cutting losses” to “consistent profitability.”
1. 🛑 Letting go to gain (Overcoming greed)
Moment of enlightenment: Holding onto a position that should have been closed for profit due to greed, ultimately turning a profit into a loss.
Core wisdom: **“The mind should be free from attachment”**.
Interpretation: Do not obsess over account numbers, nor fantasize about “earning a little more.” The essence of trading is probability; once you’ve secured your share of the profit, it’s time to exit.
Action rule: When profits reach your target, exit immediately without looking back.
Sign of maturity: Knowing when to stop while you’re ahead, rather than chasing the perfect, highest point.
2. 🧘 Staying out of the market is advanced (Controlling your hands)
Moment of enlightenment: Transitioning from “desperately trying to catch every fluctuation” to “not understanding or knowing how to trade, so staying on the sidelines.”
Core wisdom: **“All appearances are illusions”**.
Interpretation: The red and green candlesticks on a chart are “appearances” (superficial signs), illusions that are fleeting and constantly changing. Only by adhering to your trading rules (the essence) can you stay clear-minded amid chaos.
Action rule: Only trade what you understand or within your plan.
Increase your win rate: Not placing an order means avoiding mistakes; save your limited bullets for high-confidence opportunities.
3. ⚖ Rules equal freedom (Building a system)
Moment of enlightenment: Transferring the habit of “setting rules and maintaining discipline” from fitness routines to trading execution.
Core wisdom: Enhance your execution through self-restraint, thereby gaining positive market feedback.
Action rule: Use rules (limited trading hours) to create space (ample free time).
Life philosophy: Strict trading rules (such as trading only during specific periods) may limit operations, but they help you make money and ultimately achieve time freedom (e.g., trading only a few months a year, spending the rest enjoying life).
You can watch more videos on trading psychology and system building: