Most people who trade live quite lonely lives. It's not a personality issue, but rather a realization of the high cost of social interactions.

I used to try chatting on WeChat while watching the markets—someone would call for dinner, and I’d leave immediately; when the market moved, I’d be on the way, watching short videos. And what happened? Missed opportunities, but I’d comfort myself with "Next time." But deep down, I knew very well—there’s no "next time" in trading; missing out is forever.

The real risk isn’t losing money. The most terrifying thing is being drowned out by external voices.

A phrase like "This wave will definitely explode" can make you impulsively add to your position. Then another phrase like "The market is over," and you’re immediately scared into stop-lossing out. In the end, you can’t tell who you’re listening to, completely led by the market noise. By then, your account would be in a terrible state.

Later, I consciously started rejecting pointless social interactions. I stopped scrolling through Moments, left a few useless groups. Surprisingly, my state became more stable. Now I prefer to stay alone—reviewing trades, journaling, drinking coffee. Sometimes I don’t speak a word all day, but my mind is exceptionally clear.

What is the most painful truth in this industry?

No one will lose money for you, and no one truly understands the money you make. Others see you as a "jobless drifter," but you know your own situation clearly.

The most important thing in trading has never been excitement or recognition, but staying sober. Loneliness isn’t a flaw; it’s a sign that you’re starting to grow stronger.