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WINS ENCOURAGE YOU. LOSSES TEACH YOU. BUT SHOWING UP DEFINES YOU. 

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Have you ever found yourself trapped in the “what-if loop” - constantly replaying past events or decisions wondering how things might have turned out differently? What if I’d taken that trade? What if I’d waited longer? What if I’d started trading sooner? What if I did this? What if I did that?  It’s easy to get lost in these thoughts which later breed doubt and frustration, especially when you see others making progress. The pressure builds, the anxiety creeps in, and suddenly, you feel like you’re falling behind. Trading makes these moments even more intense. The long hours of waiting for setups to align can be frustrating and filled with doubt. Sometimes, it feels like you’re in this alone— the loneliness, zero encouragement, just you against the markets. No one even understands where you are or what you’re doing and sometimes they even disregard you calling your journey a pipe dream.  But here’s the thing—you can only work with what you have. And what you  do  ha...

THE BORING LIFE OF A FOREX TRADER

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I used to think “The Boring Life of a Forex Trader” was just another catchy headline - until I found myself staring at charts for hours, waiting… and waiting… and waiting some more. No thrilling action yet, no constant adrenaline rush - just patience, discipline and a whole lot of sitting around.  The truth is, the boredom is there not because of idleness, on the contrary, it comes from patiently waiting for your setup to align. From resisting the urge to chase down random rewards which could end up in emotional injuries and psychological imbalance.  To be honest, sometimes the wait can be long and boring - from long hours to days to even weeks. But I learnt to manage it in a more productive way so that at the end of the day, I still feel accomplished.  What are some of the ways I’ve adopted to manage the boring life that comes with trading?  Well, I haven’t started raking in thousands of dollars in profits just yet which could go a long way to keep my day fun and/or...

INTRO

Hey there! To be honest, I don’t even know why I created this blog. It’s not like I’m already profitable or successful. I’m still struggling with the charts, constantly sabotaging myself and paying for it with losses.  My journey so far has been a rollercoaster - from the highs of occasional winners and breakthroughs down to the lows of a mental collapse and a relapse into old habits.  I’m not even talking about the loneliness or isolation that all comes with it, but that is the process and for whatever reason there be, I created this blog.  I guess I just wanted something that could serve as a residue where I can collect data and info pertaining to my growth and journey in hopes that someone, somewhere, who happens to stumble across it could find in it some sort of inspiration or motivation to keep going regardless.  Despite everything, I’m still here. I show up on the daily knowing fully well that success is at arms reach for me and it doesn’t matter the setback, h...