How many people initially got into trading because of the thrill, only to have that excitement gradually consume them?

You might have seen those kinds of people—cell phones never leaving their hands for 24 hours, candlestick charts etched in their minds, their entire life revolving around watching the market, placing orders, and closing positions. In the beginning, there were indeed moments of pleasure, but over time, that pleasure turned into torment. A single limit-down can wipe out an entire month, and a margin call can cause the entire world to collapse.

Those who can truly survive in the trading world share a common trait: they know how to leave space in their lives. Exercise, reading, socializing, hobbies—the world outside of trading is just as important to them. This is not distraction; on the contrary, it’s a sign of living more consciously.

Why? Because when life has other outlets, trading won't become your only emotional escape. When the market is bad, you won't overtrade out of boredom, and even after losses, you can calmly review and reflect instead of despairing alone in a corner.

People who do nothing but trade every day will eventually break down. Either they go crazy from boredom or are crushed by a single loss. But traders who know how to balance see trading as just a part of life, not the whole. Persisting like this, trading can actually become a true source of joy.