The Common Struggle of Traders
The thing that I am going to tell you today is very common but important. Whoever meets me, whether a beginner or an intermediate, asks one thing: ‘I have learned strategy and technical analysis.’ To some extent, I have also learned psychology. Then why am I losing?.
Is there a profit in trading, or are people fooling us on social media?. Look, this problem affects 9 out of 10 people. Because if you start working on it, then your accuracy will increase by at least 70%.
Unlocking Your Hidden Potential
Look, you face this problem every day. But never paid attention to that thing. Like Arjuna does not know his power. And Lord Krishna comes and tells his power. Then Arjuna sets out on his goal.
Similarly, if you trade every day, you do not know that mistake. But today I will tell you what you do, not what you feel. And if you follow that thing, see how much the accuracy increases.
The Tale of Two Traders
There are 2 types of people in the market. One who has a method. There is a thought, there is a system. And the other one just came to trade and make a profit. Without planning anything, without understanding anything.
Now both are trading. They want to earn a profit too. Both do the same hard work. But the other one thinks only about earning money.
Similarly, many people do not understand the market or any process. Just trying. Sometimes you earn something by luck. Sometimes you lose everything. Think of one person coming to the market.
- Today I took a trade, made 2,500.
- Then I took a trade yesterday, too.
- And then I made 3,500.
Now, from those 2 days, he starts calculating the whole month. Now he thinks that this is my income. With this, I will earn a lot of money for a month.
The Market Loan vs. Real Income
But what is the truth?. The truth is that he does not have that money. The market has just given him a loan. He does not have permission to take that money. Because if he does not have any solid income. Then it will be necessary to return that money one day. And it is possible that he will give double to the market.
Now, on the other hand, there is another person. Who also bears the loss of 5,500 today. He also takes a loss tomorrow. But still, he is calm. He is not worried. Why?. Because he knows. I have come here to learn and survive. Not to run. He has faith in his system.
The Mechanics of Failure: How Emotions Kill Strategy
Now, think in a simple frame. Assume. You came to the market. Committed yourself. I will only take the trade. Which is according to my strategy.
So, your risk-to-reward ratio is 1:3. That is. If you take a trade at a risk of 4,000. Then reward the target. How much should it be? 12,000. What will be your win rate? 50%. Means. In the long term. You will earn. That is. You followed the system.
Now, where is the problem?. Look. You take the trade. Bought the option. Whatever the quantity. 100 lots. 200 lots. Or 50 lots. As soon as the market starts. What is your P&L?. It starts running up and down. In the beginning. 600. 1,200. 2,500. 4,000. 3,500, 5,000. And then what happens?. Straight loss.
The Cycle of Frustration
Now, where does the problem start?. Your plan was. That either I will book a loss of 4,000. Or profit of 12,000. Because 1 is to 3. Your risk-reward was. But the market. Showed you a profit of 8,000 before.
You start second-guessing and keep breaking your plan.
The next day. Again, the same story. The market shows profit. Then goes back. And what happens to you?. You get the same loss again. 4,000. Now the third day. You got a little alert. I thought that this time. I saw a profit of 4,000. I will book it.
The market shows you 6,000. Remembering yesterday, you booked it. But then the market jumps above 12,000 after you exit.
You sit and think. If I had stopped. Then today. All losses would have been covered.
The Real Comparison: Plan vs. Reality
And now comes. The real comparison. What happens. If you. Have followed the same age correctly. Assume.
- On day 1. Loss of 4,000.
- On day 2. Loss of 4,000.
- On day 3. Loss of 4,000.
- On day 4. Profit of 12,000.
- On day 5. Profit of 12,000.
Now, what will be the P&L?. Net P&L. Overall. You are in profit of 12,000.
But what do you do?. In emotion. Sometimes in 4,000. Exit. Sometimes booked 5,000. Sometimes left before the target. Sometimes, the loss. So overall. The real edge of the system. You kill it with your psychology.
The Mixing Problem: Half Discipline, Half Emotion
Now think a little. If you. From the whole discipline. Only 4,000. The model to book. Would have followed.
- Day 1. 4,000 profit.
- Day 2. 4,000 loss.
- Day 3. 4,000 loss.
- Okay. Day 4. 4,000 profit.
- And Day 5. 4,000 profit.
This is an average. So the net PNL is 4,000 profit. It’s a little less, but there’s less frustration and more stability.
5 Steps to Master Discipline
Now let’s talk practically, with which you can turn your execution into a strong discipline.
Step 1: Rule Clarity
Do you know what your rules are?. Every trader should keep 3-5 golden rules in front of them at the beginning of the day. For example, how many trades will I take in a day?. What will be my risk per trade?. 6000, 7000, 8000. My risk-reward strategy will be 1 out of 3. There is no trade below this. I will not express emotions, either SL or target. It looks simple, but this is your backbone.
Step 2: Decision General
Note down the reason behind every trade along with the trade. What did I take?. Why did I take?. Where was the SL?. Where was the target?. Did I change anything in my emotions?. Do apply this every 5 minutes. And in 15 minutes, you will know whether you have lost to the strategy or to yourself.
Step 3: Make a Routine of the Morning Checklist
Before every trading day, follow a simple checklist. What was the mistake yesterday?. What should I avoid today?. What is the goal today?. Execution or money?. The mind needs a direction. Decide that direction yourself, not the market.
Step 4: Review Weekly
Review weekly, do not count the profit. Hold the pattern. Give only 30 minutes every week on Sunday. Look at the entire pattern of the last week. Did I lose more due to emotional exit?. Was the best trade planned?. Numbers do not lie. Your discipline will be visible in your trade.
Step 5: Make a System and Keep Your Faith in It
The biggest issue is that people switch strategies when they see losses. But remember, no strategy will succeed without your unwavering faith. Execution is more important than any strategy. Believe in your system and in yourself—you have what it takes to succeed.
The 21-Day Promise
Now, the last thing, and maybe the most powerful. Discipline is not magic. It is a repeatable process. If you decide every day that you will do only what was planned today. Whatever happens, I will not break my rules. After 30 days, you will not be able to identify. The market will test you. Emotions will shake you. But your control will take you where 95% people only dream.
I haI have a small request: If this message has made you reflect, do not just leave this article. Take a pen and write out your trading system right now. Commit to making clear rules and do not break them for the next 21-22 days. I am not promising instant riches, but I promise that in 21-22 days, you can become a trader unafraid of losses and not chasing profits, but confident that profit will come as long as you stick to your execution. Start today and take control of your trading journey.
