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✔️ Traders who struggle with discipline and emotional decision-making
✔️ Those who want to improve risk management and avoid impulsive trades
✔️ Anyone looking to maximize focus, mental clarity, and consistency in the markets
✔️ New and experienced traders who want a competitive edge
Dear Trader,
I read this line from writer Zadie Smith and it has me thinking about trading:
“Progress is never permanent, will always be threatened, must be redoubled, restated and reimagined if it is to survive.”
It perfectly sums up the trader’s journey.
There’s a common misconception that once you “figure out” trading, you’ve arrived. That if you hit a certain profit milestone, build a consistent strategy, or get funded, you’ve made it. But trading isn’t a destination. It’s a process of constant refinement.
Markets evolve. Strategies that worked yesterday might falter tomorrow. Your own mental game shifts—confidence builds, then gets rattled by a losing streak. The second you stop adapting, your progress begins to slip.
That’s why the best traders don’t just celebrate success; they build on it. They review their trades, adjust their risk management, and sharpen their focus. They don’t take consistency for granted because they know it’s not guaranteed.
Every day in the markets, you start fresh. Progress is something you maintain, not something you own. If you want it to last, you have to keep earning it—by learning, by refining, by showing up.
So, rather than seeking an endpoint, embrace trading as a never-ending journey of improvement. Because the only way to stay ahead is to stay in progress.
Mindie Kniss, MFA, PhD is a High Performance Mindset Coach. 🧠 Trader. 💰 Bestselling author and publisher. 📚 Resources to help you create a more Lucra(tive) life are available at her website: Lucra.com
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