"When you are getting better, you will definitely become vulnerable first, and this moment of vulnerability is actually a very important moment of progress."

Last night, while discussing with Alex, I realized that my understanding of the trading market is still too shallow. The various roles in the game, the relationship between volume and price, emotional fluctuations, and so on, create a huge maze. I can't even understand the map at the entrance, and I can't even tell north from south.

Fortunately, I didn't lose the principal, just a portion of the profits was withdrawn. There are indeed many related concepts in trading that greatly help in building my cognitive framework. Especially when I get used to gazing at the starry sky and deconstructing macro structures, I need something to help me get back down to earth. Traditional trading is the most tangible handle that I can grasp, which aligns with my characteristics and is closest to reality.

Recently, I have been following the thoughts of several traders, particularly appreciating their practicality and mastery over market fluctuations. Key positions, key signals, and trends, patience and discipline form the buoy that lifts through the waves. This discipline is so intricate.

I have never been interested in finance, and I have picked it up a few times only to put it down halfway. Now that I am studying it, I am not very fluent. However, I saw someone mention that one characteristic of traders is "extreme self-confidence," and I think there is indeed some truth to that. I have absolute confidence in sticking to my principles and do not doubt my ability to learn and manage my emotions. For me, the primary purpose of learning trading is not to make money, but to find a rhythm and strategy that suits me.

The vulnerability of learning new things makes me more curious about the truth. During this time, I will focus on restraining my life and concentrate on my own breakthroughs.