5 Critical Mistakes Traders Make and How to Fix Them
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5 Critical Mistakes Traders Make and How to Fix Them
Most traders fail because they repeat the same mistakes without realizing where they are in their trading journey. Understanding the stages of competence is key to breaking bad habits and building consistency.
The 4 Stages of Competence in Trading
- Unconscious Incompetence You do not know what you do not know. You take random trades with no plan or risk control.
- Conscious Incompetence You start to realize you are inconsistent but do not yet know how to fix it.
- Conscious Competence You finally have a plan but must think carefully about each trade to execute it correctly.
- Unconscious Competence Execution becomes second nature. You can trade with discipline and confidence without second guessing.
5 Critical Mistakes That Keep Traders Stuck
- Trading Without a Proven Plan, Jumping between strategies keeps you at stage one. You need a structured, tested plan to progress.
- Risking Too Much Per Trade, Oversized trades create emotional decision making and big losses. Professionals always control risk.
- Letting Emotions Control Decisions, Fear and greed lead to hesitation and early exits. Confidence comes from preparation and trust in your plan.
- Overtrading and Chasing Moves, Taking impulsive trades or entering late is a sign of emotional trading. Patience is key.
- Failing to Review and Learn, Without tracking trades and analyzing mistakes, you never move beyond stage two.
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