If you start praying after buying,

then it's gambling.

The underlying logic of this statement is simple.
Risk doesn't come from the market,
but from your uncertainty.

A state that is truly not gambling
usually involves several conditions being met simultaneously.

You know why you're buying,
not because others are shouting,
not because the hype has reached its peak.

You know what the worst-case scenario is,
and you can bear it.

You have clear exit conditions,
rather than just waiting and watching.

When volatility appears,
you're observing the structure,
not repeatedly refreshing your wallet.

Once you need to rely on prayer to feel secure,
it means you've handed over decision-making power to luck,
rather than cognition.

This phrase applies not only to investing,
trading as well,
and life choices too.

It's not about winning every hand,
but about being clear
why you're sitting at the card table.