Have you heard people say things like:
" I am more profitable when I take trades on my own without sharing with anyone"
Yes!
This is one reason why.
Bearing in mind that you'll share your next trade with anybody places this subtle pressure on you which if
4th executed trade in the vip with ikenga @Kelvintalent_ & techriz
gbpusd = -1.5rr($75)
bringing total losses in the vip this month to -3.6rr,
i over leveraged because we were asked to adjust stop loss.
very poor start with 3 straight losses, i hope they notice what’s wrong
Another day to remind traders to use their profits to sustain offline sources of income.
They don't teach this enough 🥺
Coming from a humble background has forced me value money and always think about what to do with it beyond just feeding.
I’ve been trading for 8 years, profitable for the last 3. Did $100,000s in profits and was able to move country and get my own apartment with the money I made from trading. But in the last year I’ve been struggling, only $20k in total payouts while I’ve spent about $10k on prop firm evals. Not sure what is happening but I’m starting to feel the pressure and it’s beginning to impact my trading performance even more.
@mega_trader4@iamtolufx T'is important you believe in yourself enough to continue working on yourself.
Always remind yourself that there light at the end of the tunnel.
I'm rooting for you, chief!
6. Emotional Residue
An argument with someone, a bad night's sleep, financial stress outside trading.
These are internal distractions—often worse than external ones because during your trading time, you don't even notice they're pulling your judgment. Hence, affecting your bias!
Lemme say this.
The market doesn't care about your excuses!
Every second you spend scrolling TikTok is a second your trade is unattended —and the market doesn't really care and will move without your permission.
The Biggest Distractions Many Traders Face While Trading
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5. Multiple Screens / Tabs.
Netflix in one tab, your chart in another.
You tell yourself you can multitask.🤣
No! You cannot.
Nobody can — especially not during price action.