Yesterday, I had a tough conversation with a friend. He had been drinking, but his words were sharp, sober, and true. He scolded me for breaking my own rules in gold trading, for joining the hype, for betraying the very system I designed.
And he was right.
The irony? My system worked. I knew it worked. But I still broke it. And though I recovered quickly this time, I realized how fragile my progress really was. If not for a retracement, my account would’ve been wrecked.
That’s when it hit me: a trading system isn’t the same thing as a principle.
The Real Enemy Isn’t the Market — It’s Me
I used to think my “principle” was just having a system. But the real principle is deeper than rules and stop-losses. It’s about mastering the one battlefield no one talks about: the heart.
Greed, fear, excitement — they’re stronger than any algorithm. Even the most disciplined person will eventually break if they rely only on willpower.
So I’ve set a new principle for myself:
“When the heart is moved, go short.”
If I feel fear, greed, or excitement creeping in — I close my orders, no questions asked. Because no system can save you once emotion takes over.
Trading Isn’t About Knowledge — It’s About Purity
A friend suggested I should find more traders to exchange ideas with. I disagree.
In trading, one plus one equals zero.
Everyone succeeds differently. Systems clash. Philosophies contradict. Combining methods doesn’t multiply wisdom — it multiplies confusion.
In business, community helps. In trading, community often kills. Because this isn’t a team sport. It’s solitary. The enemy isn’t “out there” — it’s inside: doubt, greed, anger, arrogance.
To survive, you don’t need more information. You need clarity. Stillness. A Buddha heart.
Principles Beyond Trading
The lack of principles isn’t just killing my trades — it’s spilling into my relationships. I say “yes” too easily. I swallow dissatisfaction instead of speaking it. I let others push me because I’m afraid of offending.
So I’m giving myself another principle:
“Likes and dislikes must be expressed.”
Not with anger, not recklessly, but honestly. Because hiding who you are only invites people to use you.
And here’s another truth: never reveal your full reality to others. If people know you’re poor, they mock you. If they know you’re rich, they exploit you. In either case, they project their hunger onto you. Better to remain a mystery.
The Brutal Simplicity of Trading
Trading is a paradox:
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The more you force it, the more you lose.
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The more emotions you feel, the more mistakes you make.
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The more you need success, the less you’ll find it.
The true test isn’t about charts, indicators, or news feeds. It’s whether you can trade without being moved. Without clinging. Without fear.
Because the moment trading feels exciting — you’re already walking toward failure.
My New Compass
So here’s where I’ve landed:
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In trading:
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“When the heart is moved, go short.”
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Let the system work, without emotion.
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In life:
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“Likes and dislikes must be expressed.”
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Stop hiding behind politeness.
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Principles aren’t just walls that keep you safe. They’re weapons that cut through the fog of instinct and emotion.
Without them, you’re just another trader waiting to be devoured.
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