A lot of people would rather understand the market than make money
I turn bullish at the instant my buy stop is hit, and stay bullish until my sell stop is hit.
I don’t predict a nonexisting future.
Losing a position is aggravating, whereas losing your nerve is devastating.
Dramatic and emotional trading experiences tend to be negative. Pride is a great banana peel, as are hope, fear, and greed. My biggest slip-ups occurred shortly after I got emotionally involved with positions.
Risk no more that you can afford to lose, and also risk enough so that a win is meaningful.