People like to say the market always gives another chance. That sounds comforting, especially after a bad trade. I used to believe it too. Then I watched price move without me. Not once, but many times.
There were days I hesitated for five minutes, waiting for a cleaner entry. Price didn’t care. It ran, paused, and never came back. I told myself I was being patient. Later I realized I was just scared. Other days I jumped in too fast, driven by greed and the memory of the last win. Those trades taught me a different kind of lesson.
What messes with your head isn’t just losing money. It’s watching something you understood too late. The setup was there. The feeling was there. But doubt was louder. And once the move is gone, all that’s left is noise in your mind and fake explanations you tell yourself to sleep better.
Over time, you stop expecting fairness from the market. You stop assuming it will wait for your confidence to arrive. Some moves happen once. Some moods never repeat. The market doesn’t owe you symmetry or second chances.
Quietly, you learn this truth: opportunity isn’t scheduled. It appears, stays briefly, and leaves without drama. Whether you were ready or not barely matters.
