I tend to not hold my spot positions for long, wanting to cash out as soon as it rises a bit, only to turn around and chase higher; futures are even more ridiculous, clearly saying "just playing around," but in the end, I get pierced by a needle and explode.

Later, I set a rule for myself: positions are not expressions of opinions, they are used to keep myself alive until the next vote...
In other words, I first assume I will be wrong, and only use amounts that I wouldn't be able to sleep over even if I am wrong to trade.
Recently, there's been talk about rate cut expectations, the US dollar index bouncing along with risk assets, and I just want to say: no matter how macro talks go, when volatility hits, what's really saving your life is not betting everything on being right.
That's it for now, slowly changing.