If you're starting out in trading, you'll run into a lot of nonsense.
You'll get trapped in echo chambers where everyone claims they've cracked the code. They'll tell you they've solved the market, know exactly what's coming next, and flash impressive paper trades as proof.
Don't buy into the hype.
A real trader thinks like a financial manager. They know when to act and, more importantly, when to do nothing. They understand that risk management and account management come before profits.
As for strategy, it almost doesn't matter what you trade. The best strategy is one you genuinely trust and can execute consistently. Everything else is just managing capital and risk within the trading environment.
Trading isn't about predicting the future. It's about managing uncertainty.
Accept one simple truth: you're a professional gambler counting cards at a poker table. You don't control the next hand, the next card, or the next outcome. Your edge comes from discipline, probability, and managing your bankroll so that, over thousands of hands, the odds work in your favor.