Short-term trading, when you get right down to it, is just a battle with yourself.

Many people think they can make quick money by relying on intuition and impulse. Wrong. The ones who truly survive are those who prioritize self-discipline and execution. After years of trial and error, I’ve summarized a few strict rules:

Rule 1: Consolidation phases are for staying calm
Prices oscillating at high levels? Don’t touch.
Falling to lows and hesitating? Don’t panic.
When the market doesn’t give clear signals, the smartest move is—do nothing. At this moment, your patience itself is the profit.

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