Re: TREND FOLOWING
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Why You Need a System (Not a Holy Grail)
Many beginners search for the "Holy Grail" – that perfect system that always wins and never loses. This search is one of the biggest pitfalls in trading. As TRADING YOUR WAY TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM explains, the true Holy Grail is not an infallible system, but a metaphor for self-discovery and developing a methodology that fits your own psychology.
A trading system:
Provides Discipline: Removes emotion from decisions, as you follow predefined rules.
Enables Consistency: Ensures you trade the same way repeatedly, which is crucial for evaluating and improving your performance.
Facilitates Learning: Helps you identify what works and what doesn't, allowing adjustments based on data, not intuition.
Protects Capital: Includes clear rules for risk management and exiting positions.
Many beginners search for the "Holy Grail" – that perfect system that always wins and never loses. This search is one of the biggest pitfalls in trading. As TRADING YOUR WAY TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM explains, the true Holy Grail is not an infallible system, but a metaphor for self-discovery and developing a methodology that fits your own psychology.
A trading system:
Provides Discipline: Removes emotion from decisions, as you follow predefined rules.
Enables Consistency: Ensures you trade the same way repeatedly, which is crucial for evaluating and improving your performance.
Facilitates Learning: Helps you identify what works and what doesn't, allowing adjustments based on data, not intuition.
Protects Capital: Includes clear rules for risk management and exiting positions.
