A trader asked me: "I only have $1,200 left in my account. Is there still a chance to turn things around?" I've heard this question too many times. Because I’ve asked myself the same thing—back then, my account was sliding from its peak, losing nearly 500,000 in total.

How did I get to this point? It’s a bit embarrassing to admit. I kept going all-in and doubling down over ten times in a row, too lazy to set stop-losses, just thinking "I’ll win it all back." But each time, I only made things worse. Back then, I was like a gambler, treating trading as gambling.

It wasn’t until I went completely bankrupt that I realized a simple truth: without rules, the money in your account will eventually be lost.

Over the years, I’ve developed a logical approach. From zero, I turned things around, and now I want to share this process with you.

**Step 1: Stop first, calm down**

The most important thing isn’t making money, but stopping the bleeding first. Close all positions to cool your mind. I restarted with a small fund of $2,000, using at most $200 to $400 for building positions, and treat the rest as nonexistent.

The goal at this stage is simple—don’t blow up your account again, that’s victory. Keep your urge to chase hot trends in check, avoid impulsive trades, and only take opportunities you understand.

**Step 2: Build your own trading framework**

Not every market condition is worth participating in. I only look at the 4-hour trend and key levels on the daily chart. Every trade follows three elements: entry point, stop-loss point, and take-profit point. No trades without confidence.

After each trade, I review it. Write down both successes and failures, make mistakes visible on paper, don’t keep them in your head. This habit changed my entire trading style.

**Step 3: Let profits generate more profits**

Making money doesn’t mean you should go all-in more confidently. My principal remains unchanged; I only use the profits to add to my positions. If I lose, I immediately reduce my size. After winning several trades in a row, I’ll take a break for two days to avoid being slapped hard by the market due to overconfidence.

**Step 4: Turn the system into a habit**

Record both successes and failures as part of your trading routine, eventually turning them into muscle memory. Set your take-profit and stop-loss before entering a trade, leaving no room for emotion-driven decisions. Have clear monthly goals—turn growth into something quantifiable, rather than relying on luck to hope for a sudden surge.

Looking back now, I was able to turn things around not because I followed someone’s signals or just caught a big trend. It was because I had a logical, self-consistent system combined with strict, almost ruthless execution.

I often tell friends: "Turning things around isn’t a miracle; it’s a road paved with blood, sweat, and lessons."

I’ve walked this road. If you want to get back on track, I’m here.