In the same market cycle, some people keep losing money while others are steadily growing. The trader I recently connected with is the latter—over a month, their account netted an increase of 150,000 USD.

It seems to be a matter of talent, but it's not. The key difference lies in their trading mindset. One is operating recklessly, while the other is executing a clear plan.

This trader has also taken some wrong turns before. They trade very frequently—more than ten times a day—and get anxious to change direction at the slightest price movement of a few points. And the result? No matter how much they tinker, there’s no progress.

I didn’t teach them any advanced new techniques; instead, I helped them simplify by cutting out three bad habits:

**First, don’t chase highs or sell lows.** When the price runs away, don’t rush to follow; avoid abandoning the planned entry points.

**Second, don’t stubbornly hold onto losses.** If you’re wrong, admit it. Fighting through the pain only worsens the damage.

**Third, don’t add positions during emotional swings.** Decisions made when your mindset is unstable are almost always wrong.

Change is actually quite simple: plan each trade carefully in advance. Where will you enter? How will you respond if you’re wrong? How much profit will you take? Once the plan is set, follow the process when the price hits the target—don’t change your mind. No matter how volatile the market, just watch calmly without rushing to act.

Over a month, although there’s no rollercoaster-like explosive profit, the growth is as steady as a rock. The 150,000 USD has been accumulated gradually this way.

This market is never short of opportunities; what’s lacking is the ability to control oneself and not be hostage to market emotions. The ones who truly make money are always those who can do this.