Page 1: Introduction
Trading is not just about charts and candlesticks. It's about psychology, discipline, and mindset. While many obsess over finding the perfect strategy, the truth is that success lies in mastering your emotions and behavior.
"A trader's edge isn't just in indicators or tips—it's in their thinking."
Page 2: The 80/20 Rule of Trading
Successful trading is 80% mindset and only 20% strategy. Why? Because the market constantly changes, but your ability to remain calm, disciplined, and adaptive determines your long-term success.
Strategies can be copied.
Indicators can be learned.
But mindset must be built.
Page 3: Common Myths About Trading
Trading is easy money – False.
One strategy fits all – Wrong.
You can beat the market daily – Unrealistic.
Truth: "Trading is a skill, not a shortcut."
Page 4: Trait 1 – Discipline
Discipline is your superpower in the markets. Without it, even the best setups will fail. Discipline means:
Following your strategy.
Respecting stop-loss.
Not trading out of boredom.
Page 5: Trait 2 – Emotional Control
A trader must control emotions like:
Greed ("I’ll hold it a bit longer")
Fear ("What if it crashes?")
Revenge ("I’ll win it all back in one trade")
Emotional traders are always one step from disaster.
Page 6: Trait 3 – Patience
Patience separates gamblers from traders.
Wait for the right setup.
Let winners run.
Don’t enter just to feel active.
Page 7: Trait 4 – Risk Management
Good traders think: “How much can I lose?”
Risk per trade: max 1–2% of capital
Position sizing: essential
Never average a losing trade
Page 8: Trait 5 – Continuous Learning
Markets evolve. So should you.
Study new patterns
Learn from every trade
Attend webinars, read books, journal
Never stop being a student of the market.
Page 9: How I Approach Trading Daily
Pre-market global analysis
Mark support/resistance zones
Use VWAP + RSI + price action
Entry after confirmation only
Journaling after market closes
Page 10: My Rules for Entry and Exit
Clear breakout/breakdown
Volume confirmation
Entry near support/resistance zone
Stop-loss predefined
Exit partially at 1:2 risk-reward
Page 11: Building a Winning Strategy
A good strategy must have:
Simplicity
Backtested performance
Clear rules
Risk-to-reward clarity
Don’t chase signals. Build conviction.
Page 12: Journaling and Reflection
Every pro trader keeps a trading journal. Include:
Entry/exit reasons
Trade outcome
What went wrong/right
Emotions felt during trade
Page 13: Mistakes I Made Early On
Overtrading
No stop-loss
Blindly copying others
Trading to prove something
Ignoring news/events
Page 14: How I Corrected Them
Set a rule: max 2 trades/day
Always predefine stop-loss
Use my own logic
Journal everything
Page 15: Psychology of a Losing Streak
What happens:
Doubt sets in
Over-analysis
Revenge trading
What I do:
Take 1–2 day break
Read past winning trades
Meditate, re-center
Page 16: Psychology of a Winning Streak
What happens:
Overconfidence
Risking more
Neglecting rules
My fix:
Stick to risk management
Take partial profits
Be humble, not greedy
Page 17: Tools I Use
TradingView for charting
Moneycontrol for news
Sensibull for options
Telegram/Discord for ideas (but filter wisely)
Page 18: My Weekly Trading Ritual
Sunday: Analyze past week
Plan next week's levels
Set goals (Profit target, # of trades)
Review mistakes
Page 19: How Chess Helped Me Trade
As a national chess player, I learned:
Strategy + Patience
Calculated risk
Predicting opponent’s move = predicting market traps
Page 20: When NOT to Trade
During high volatility news (Fed, RBI, Budget)
After a big win or big loss
When mentally disturbed
Not trading is also a trading decision.
Page 21: Inspirations & Mentors
Jesse Livermore
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Steve Burns
My trading mentors on YouTube
Page 22: Telegram & Tip Channels
Use only for ideas
Don’t follow blindly
Always analyze yourself
Your money, your responsibility.
Page 23: Final Trading Wisdom
Market is a mirror—shows you your real mindset
Greed kills. Fear delays. Ego destroys.
Consistency > Accuracy
Focus on process, not profits
Page 24: My Trading Motto
“Plan your trade. Trade your plan.”
No impulsive trades
Only quality setups
Always accept losses gracefully
Page 25: Final Word to Aspiring Traders
You don’t need to trade every day. You need to trade the right way.
Build:
Strong habits
A stable mindset
A clean plan
Trading is not a sprint. It’s a marathon of the mind.