@Dexterity_001 Before you enter a trade: the first thing is to accept the risk. For me I only breakeven when Iโve seen a new BOS in the trade and taken some partials.
Whatever is at the center of our life will be the source of our security, guidance, wisdom and power.
Security is our sense of worth & self Esteem
Guidance is our source of direction.
Wisdom means perspective
Power is capacity to act & accomplish.
Chooseright
#bookspotlight
Most traders lack accountability.
I truly believe this is one of the main reasons why so many will struggle to find the success they're looking for.
In this day and age, it's so easy to point the blame elsewhere as to why you're not seeing yourself progress in the direction you want.
"I always get slipped and blow my challenge"
Have you ever thought that your 3 pip SL just doesn't work in the long run?
"The unexpected news outcome caused my trade to reverse"
Have you properly assessed whether taking / holding positions during news supports your edge?
"xxxxx prop firm is a scam and won't pay me"
Did you do the proper due diligence before investing as well as accepting every investment has risk?
"I can't control my emotions after a loss"
Have you tried risking a smaller amount of money that doesn't mean as much to you?
The list goes on..
There are a million external factors you can blame, but until you can look in the mirror and take ownership for everything, nothing will ever change.
I'm not down playing anything that anyone goes through.
Some people have been dealt a terrible hand in life and have experienced the worst luck in the markets.
The only thing I can assure you from experience is that nothing changes unless you do.
I'm far from perfect, but as best as I can, I'm constantly reminding myself to own situations.
Always focus on what you can control and if something is truly outside your realm of control, remember you can always change how you respond to a situation.
You reactions are a choice.
Always have been, always will be.
The only person or thing stopping you from levelling up is the one looking back in the mirror..