Trading Journal | July 8, 2026

Yesterday was another lesson in discipline.

Opened long at the open, direction was correct, but got shaken out of the trade, only capturing a small profit.

Then misjudged direction once, and the market quickly proved me wrong. Fortunately, I didn't hold stubbornly or gamble on a reversal. Instead, I admitted the mistake immediately, cut losses, and followed the trend long again. Not only did I recover the loss, but I also made a profit.

In the early hours, the market presented another opportunity. A short order I had placed in advance was filled, precisely catching a pullback.

Looking back, it was another day of winning both long and short sides.

What truly satisfied me was not how much I earned, but the fact that after making a mistake, I didn't let the error snowball.

The market does not reward stubbornness; it only rewards those who can correct themselves in time.

Trading is not about proving you are always right, but about returning to the correct direction at the smallest cost when a mistake occurs.

Continue to stay humble, and continue to execute discipline.