That realization actually puts you ahead of most people, even though it doesn’t feel good right now.
A lot of traders start out thinking it’s easy because:
A few early wins create false confidence
Markets look logical in hindsight
Nobody feels the psychological pressure until real money is on the line
Then reality hits:
trading is simple in concept, but extremely hard in execution.
Here’s what usually trips people up (even smart, disciplined ones):
Emotions override rules (fear, greed, revenge trades)
Inconsistency — breaking your own plan