Know why they failed so you could avoid it
Hi all,
Before you get any single system or strategy to be used, I think you should aware what are factors you must avoid to be successful.
90% of traders fail, and many very quickly give up.
Why?
When I went through a phase of losing trades I treated it as a temporary setback and went back to the drawing board. I analysed the reasons of my failure and I sought the guidance of Top Traders,
Mentors and Coaches to put me back on the path of success and profitability.
In my opinion the high rate of failure for a new trader can be related to
the six major obstacles that a trader faces
which are summarised as follows -
1. Poor Skills
2. Lack of adequate capital
3. Setting unrealistic targets and goals
4. Lack of Patience
5. Lack of discipline
6. High risk aversion.
If we look at the list, it becomes apparent that the failure is as a result of trading without having
in place a proper Trading System and a Trading Plan– One that includes mind training, quality Forex education and strategies and sound money management rules.
So what are the Characteristics of a Successful Trader? All we have to do is to reframe the liabilities listed above;
1. Adequate trading knowledge and understanding. You should seek services of good quality mentors and a trading coach.
2. Adequate capitalisation – Don’t be fooled that you can earn thousands every week from a starting capital of $500
3. Realistic Goals – don’t expect 100% profit each month, it simply is not possible.
4. Have patience – don’t trade if you don’t have to. You should wait for a set-up according to your trading plan and system.
5. Have Discipline to follow your rules
6. Understanding and Managing Risk
7. And lastly the most important is having a Trading System and a Trading Plan
. See you in my next post.
