Here we are, chasing the riches, wealth & freedom.
And we forget that we were always rich and free.
Family.
A bed to sleep in.
Food.
Friends.
Partners.
We are all so blessed.
Trading can create anxiety because progress is no longer defined by time/hours. Results stop being a matter of how hard you work, but how good your decision making skills are during uncertainty
With a 9-5, you're constantly doing something whether it is creating spreadsheet or fixing an issue which in turn make you think you're getting ahead
With trading, intentional patience becomes paramount. Often the best trading decisions is to just wait. Being busy isn't always a postive sign. Preserving emotion capital and energy for high probability trades will always be a priority. Don't exhaust your energy just to feel like you're being productive
Learn how to chill strategically and when the moment comes, you strike