“You can’t kid yourself in trading. You have to deal with who you really are, and take responsibility for all your shortcomings, which the markets have a way of revealing rather starkly. You have to confront all your fears and tame them. You have to check your ego at the door.

 You learn from each experience. There’s nothing in life that you can do that can guarantee that you’re not going to go through some pain. Trading is certainly not a singular pursuit in that regard. What I have learned is this: Patience and diligence are rewarded. Profits will eventually accrue if you do the right thing and stick with it. That’s the most important thing!