Trading has never been just a simple money-making game.

Just look at the futures market — being able to avoid losses is already a one-in-a-hundred achievement. Most people come in and end up losing money. So don’t be fooled by those "get rich quick" dreams; this market isn’t that simple.

In fact, trading is just a tool; the real goal should be to realize personal value. Many people get this wrong, treating trading as the end goal, only to be devoured by the monsters of greed and fear.

When trading, you shouldn’t have too many feelings in your mind — this is very important. Once you have feelings, it means you’re emotionally hijacked. When emotions appear, greed and fear will follow, and losses are not far behind.

**Single trade wins and losses are not really important.** This is something many traders never understand. A big win or a big loss on one trade is just fleeting; what truly matters is the overall picture. Can you achieve consistent profits over a year? Or maintain an upward curve over several years? That’s the real criterion.

To be honest: if you trade all year round, it’s almost impossible to stay consistently profitable. But if you can control your hands and only trade at key resistance and support levels, and only operate once every 1-2 months, then your annual profit curve can stay steadily upward. This requires strong self-discipline.

What does a true expert look like? Someone who treats trading like eating — normal, natural, and effortless. Do you care how much you earn from a meal? No. Similarly, you won’t care how much you win or lose on a particular trade. As long as you achieve stable profits in the end, with big wins and small losses, living is the top priority.

Those who can do this must have the correct outlook on life and values. Only those who truly understand themselves can find a trading style that suits their personality. Some are suited for short-term trading, others for medium-term; everyone is different.

Have you ever thought about it? Material wealth, no matter how much, can only be passed down to future generations for a while — at most a few generations, then it’s gone. But correct thinking and sound values can be passed down for a hundred years. That’s the real thing worth accumulating.

So, when trading, you must maintain a calm mindset. Have confidence in your trading principles, and don’t let the success or failure of a single trade cause unnecessary emotional fluctuations. True traders must let go of emotional burdens, viewing long and short positions as meaningless — the key is whether you can continue to achieve stable profits. That’s the dividing line.