Trading | Personal
My Disturbing Nature
A trader’s tale of two identities
I’m working on an early-decision application to my dream school.
Reading a book on trading psychology, I found myself questioning every interaction I have with the world. Two of my core identities were in conflict; they always were, I just never knew.
The path to trading “success” is one of the most deceiving, discombobulated endeavors of all. This is a commonly known truth in the trading community, often touted by those who have yet to reach their goals, like me. I define “success” as consistent, replicable profitability––something I’m on the brink of but haven’t yet achieved.
An academic mentor once shared a timeless quote with me.
“I would not give a fig for the simplicity this side of complexity, but I would give my life for the simplicity on the other side of complexity.“ — Justice Holmes
That hit hard. When I began, trading was simple. Learn everything, trade anything, make money. My life was moving-average crossovers and generic Investopedia strategies. But I was on the wrong side of complexity.
