This article has been translated from English to Gen Z Slang.
Even though taking L's is just how trading rolls, many peeps – from noobs to the expert gang – struggle with it. 😅
I think the main reason is more about not vibing with the whole loss thing and its impact on trading vibes, rather than having a meltdown in the brain. 🤯
Today, I'm gonna spill the tea on the 4 stages of loss in trading: denial, rationalizing, depression, and acceptance. 💔
Sounds a bit sus? Well, yeah, they kinda echo the 4 stages of grief! But trust, they play out differently when you're trading. 🤷♂️
Stage 1: Denial
Stage one is all about pretending it ain't happening – just coping, you know?
Here, you're all like, "Nah, my trade idea was 🔥, not my problem." You'll say things like “they were out to get me” or “that trade was just a throwaway.” 😜
This stage is totally valid, especially if you’re fresh to the game. It’s about protecting the ego, dusting off the L, and keeping it moving. ✌️
Stage 2: Rationalization
Next, we stan rationalizing your trade moves like you're a boss.
You're here lining up why your plan was A1, ignoring all the oops you made. 📋
You flex your trading game plan, cash goals, stop loss, and entry vibes, but totally ghost the fact you tanked somewhere. 🚀
Stage 3: Depression
This is where the feels get real, bruh. You stop blaming outside stuff and look within, thinking, “Did I really mess it all up?” 😔
Sure, owning up's dope, but dragging yourself can wreck your forex dreams if you start doubting your whole existence. 😩
You might hit deep with thoughts like “Is finance even my thing?” or “Should I just dip entirely?”
If you can't find your hustle vibes, you might just peace out on trading altogether. 😶
Peep those who’ve been here will tell you: the longer the loss streak, the heavier the emo wave. 🌊
Some might even talk about making an exit and bouncing into something else!
Stage 4: Acceptance
In this vibe, you wake up and realize blaming yourself for the L is a no-go. 🙅♂️
You’ve accepted it ain't all your bad – the market’s a wild ride with many twists you can't control. 🌪️
Heads up though, accepting isn’t saying the loss is chill. More like, facing the truth and realizing that what’s lost is done, fam. ✨
Once you vibe with this stage, you own up to some slips but recognize there are things you couldn't steer. 🤷♀️
Bottom line, you gotta remember you can't undo the past Ls, but bouncing back is key. 🔄
An easy path is snagging a win to bounce back financially, but leveling up your mental game is just as important. 🧠
Upgrade your strategy, flex some solid risk swag, or just learn to shake off those Ls real good. 💪
Instead of hitting that denial button, it's time to glow up, adapt, and evolve. 🌟
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