Here's a joke:

When you're close to breaking even, the rebound comes to a sudden halt;
When you finally make a profit and exit, a dark horse emerges unexpectedly.
When you're feeling proud, air strikes arrive as scheduled;
When you're broke, good coins are everywhere.

This joke captures the most painful truth in the trading market: the market always moves counter to our expectations. Those seemingly accidental "trap steps" are actually the inevitable battle between human nature and market forces.

We always endure losses, hoping to break even; when we finally see a glimmer of profit, greed keeps us from taking profits, and in the end, the gains slip away.
The most dangerous thing in trading isn't loss, but the blind confidence brought by short-term gains. We forget that market volatility is inherently unpredictable, and breaking even is just a stage, not the end.

Many people tend to exit immediately after making a profit, thinking that securing the gains means victory, only to realize they've missed out on a skyrocketing opportunity.
This reflects poor position management.

When experiencing consecutive wins and feeling like we understand the market, we become complacent, blindly add to positions, chase high prices, or ignore risk signals.
The market never spares anyone because of their success. The more overconfident we become, the easier it is to fall into the traps set by the big players. One big mistake can wipe out all previous profits.

When all capital is lost and the mindset collapses, looking back at the market, we realize we've missed countless high-quality opportunities. But by then, all the capital is gone, and we can only watch opportunities slip away helplessly.
Trading always requires sufficient confidence—avoid over-leverage and gambling everything. Always keep some capital in reserve so you can seize opportunities when they come.

The essence of trading is a battle against your own greed, fear, and luck.
Always maintain respect for the market, avoid greed and impatience, strictly follow your trading plan, and control risks. Only then can you stand firm in a volatile market.