Ethos
Becoming a Trader
No one is born a trader.
You grow into one.
Becoming a trader is nothing grander than growing up.
It is a shift in identity. It is turning pro.
The difference is habits:
- amateurs have amateur habits
- professionals have professional habits
An amateur predicts.
A professional reacts.
An amateur expects.
A professional executes.
An amateur runs on hope.
A professional lives by rules.
An amateur wants to be right.
A professional manages risk.
An amateur chases outcomes.
A professional follows process.
An amateur needs a trade.
A professional wants the right trade.
An amateur asks what to do.
A professional decides what not to do.
An amateur seeks mastery over markets.
A professional seeks mastery over self.
When you turn pro, the work gets simple.