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I've reached a point in my trading journey where I believe consistent profitability is achievable if I can strictly follow my trading plan and maintain emotional discipline. However, managing my emotions - especially when facing other life/academic pressures - remains my biggest challenge.
Some objective progress:
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Completed 100+ trades in FTMO's evaluation over past 2 months
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Positive mathematical expectation with relatively low variance
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Demonstrated ability to be consistently profitable under normal conditions
Yet today, while feeling emotionally agitated, I completely lost discipline. This recurring issue makes me consider Systems Academy as a solution - their systematic approach could:
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Reduce discretionary freedom (my weakness)
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Leverage my computer science background
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Provide structured learning to accelerate progress (Price Action mastery takes time)
I've already submitted my application but haven't heard back. Does anyone have information about their enrollment timeline?
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Is this systematic approach the right solution for my emotional trading challenges?
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Would finding a mentor be more effective than self-study at this stage?
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Any alternative methods to bridge this psychological gap?
Really appreciate any insights from those who've faced similar crossroads.
Hi Tianze,
In my humble opinion, I think that trading is 80% psychology and 20% trading.
Al suggest trading the "I don't care size" which is easier to handle on the psychological front.
For me, a few different things are helping. I started to meditate 10 minutes every morning before the day starts. It helps me to stay more calm, less anxious. I journal my trades every day on a chart which helps me with repetition. I can see my trading mistakes (and good trades) but also recognize market patterns/cycles.
I felt pretty much alone trading at home everyday, so I joined a BTC group on Telegram which helps me A LOT by being accountable to the group with my discipline.
Also, I do not look at my P&L while I trade. Huge difference. I just count the points instead of the money. I try not to look at my p&l as much as possible in fact.
It's far from being perfect but after 15 months of full time trading, it's getting a lot easier and the P&L is not in free fall anymore 😉 In fact my P&L is in the black this year! Not by a lot, but a year ago I was very deep in the red! Those little things that I listed above are making a big difference for me.
Good luck and be patient/kind with yourself, it's so easy to be hard on ourselves. Give yourself compassion just like you would with a friend 🙂
Thank you for sharing these invaluable insights—I truly appreciate it. You’ve reminded me that I should restart my meditation practice (planning is easy, but consistency is the real challenge). Your advice about ignoring P&L is something I’ve never considered before, and it makes perfect sense. Directly seeing monetary gains/losses likely triggers the emotional brain, while counting points engages the rational mind first, acting as a buffer against impulsive reactions. I’ll definitely follow this approach moving forward.
And you’re absolutely right about self-compassion—it’s so easy to be overly critical. I’ll try to treat myself with the same kindness I’d offer a friend.
Thanks again for the wisdom and encouragement. Thank you so much!
