We were all confused when we first started trading. Everything we learned from different sources like Benzinga, Investing.com, or other social networks failed us. We have witnessed many people mirror trades from other big traders on social media only to blow up their accounts. This is the point when we realized trading was never a one size fits all. Each trader must have their own tailored plan.

If trading was as easy as buying the dip and selling the rip, then why do near 90% of traders fail? It is the same principle as body building. You are what you eat and how you train. Trading is the same aspect by how well you control your emotions and what kind of trading plan you have. Trading is not an entertainment or a lottery ticket to make a million dollars in your underwear! It is a profession that requires skill, knowledge, and a solid plan.

You’ve heard it a million times, "there is no shortcut to success", but there is always a faster way to reach your goals. Learning from other people’s mistakes is one of the fastest ways to reach your goals. It will allow you to skip over the “learn from your mistakes” and fast forward to “work towards your goal” whatever that might be. We have seen many people post hundreds of percent gains on social media but leaving out the losses. This is what we call a “zero sum” game. We believe a successful trader must be consistent with his or her gains while letting winners run and keeping losses small.