2026-01-05 21:02:58

A real trader kills their own thesis the moment fresh data hits. Don't get married to your positions—stay flexible, stay sharp. Your conviction should be evidence-based, not ego-based. The moment new information contradicts your thesis, that's not defeat. That's just how the game works. Lock yourself into an idea, and the market will humble you. Keep your mind open. Let the data lead, not your pride.

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BearEatsAll

· 01-08 21:01

The market will teach all stubborn people a lesson, there's no doubt about that. But knowing it and actually executing it... well, most people only realize it after being slapped in the face by losses.

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ZeroRushCaptain

· 01-08 15:13

Well said, but unfortunately I've heard this many times before, and each time I fail the test myself.

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DeFiVeteran

· 01-07 16:07

That's right, but most people can't do it. When you see others taking losses, you realize that everyone just stubbornly holds on.

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OnChain_Detective

· 01-07 01:31

ngl the ego thing hits different when you're watching whale wallets dump positions based on on-chain data shifts... pattern analysis suggests most retail bagholders refuse to acknowledge the flagged transactions telling them to exit. not financial advice but letting pride override evidence-based conviction is how people lose life savings fr

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PermabullPete

· 01-05 21:31

To be honest, those who stubbornly hold their positions are eventually taught a lesson by the market.

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LiquidatedThrice

· 01-05 21:31

That's right, stubbornly holding onto positions will only lead to being forced out.

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DegenMcsleepless

· 01-05 21:31

Well said, clinging to the wrong idea is more embarrassing than losing money.

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MEVVictimAlliance

· 01-05 21:29

Rough words, but the truth is, obsession is the deadliest.

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UncleLiquidation

· 01-05 21:25

Well said, but most people can't do it. The ego part is the hardest to overcome.

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Web3Educator

· 01-05 21:17

honestly this hits different when you've actually gotten rekt for being stubborn lol. seen too many students double down on dead positions just to save face. the data doesn't care about your ego fr

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