Why Most Traders Fail
Ignoring Risk Is the Fastest Path to Blowup
It’s not the strategy that breaks most traders — it’s the lack of risk management. You can win 70% of the time. However, you can still lose everything if your size is reckless. Your stops shouldn’t be fantasies.
Risk isn’t exciting. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t trend. But it’s what separates real traders from gamblers. If you don’t control your downside, the market will. And it won’t be gentle.
“Your account isn’t a playground. It’s a war chest. Protect it like one.”
Always know your risk before the trade. Set it. Respect it. If your setup fails, exit. No debate. No hope. No revenge. Because one undisciplined trade can undo ten good ones — and the market doesn’t refund tuition.
Great traders don’t just aim to win — they aim to survive. And survival starts with respect for risk. That’s the foundation. Everything else is noise.
If you want longevity, master your risk before you master your entries.