This was taken from the book “The New Market Wizards”, it’s one of the questions posted by Jack D Schwager to Gil Blake. And this was his answer:
“There are five basic steps to becoming a successful trader.
- First, focus on trading vehicles, strategies, and time horizons that suit your personality.
- Second, identify non-random price behaviour, while recognizing that markets are random most of the time.
- Third, absolutely convince yourself that what you have found is statistically valid.
- Fourth, set up trading rules.
- Fifth, follow the rules. In a nutshell, it all comes down to: Do your own thing (independence); and do the right thing (discipline).”
Awesome advise.
For your info, “The New Market Wizards” is a compilation of interviews by Jack with some great/top traders who constantly out perform the market. Do get a copy if you’re interested to find out how the big boys make their money. Check out the reviews, the numbers don’t lie.
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