END OF THE YEAR REMINDER FOR TRADERS!
*First, congrats on everyone for giving their best this year. Trading and life can be quite difficult. It takes a lot of courage to push yourself to achieve the most of the infinite potential we all hold. You all have my respect*
Now the usual message:
Every single trader you see on here posting their big months / year and big wins is subject to selection bias. Most of the traders who underperformed or lost money are invisible.
95% of the PNL you see on here comes from a place of insecurity, a place of seeking affirmation from others, and a desire to collect their fake internet points which do not create long-term fulfillment or sense of self.
For most, you do not see their losses or their struggles. You do not see their PNL on the bad years.
All of this is part of the toxicity of social media and the comparison game. So when you see their highlight reel on here, just know that they too feel like shit because they are envious of the bigger fish outperforming them. And there is always a bigger fish.
The reminder is to focus on your own game. Become your best self. And that there is a whole lot more to life when you step away from the screens. PNL should not define you. Get outdoors, spend time with others, and give back. Remember how lucky you are to be pursuing an incredible job, but also remember that once you step off the field, this game doesn’t matter at all.