When I first entered the market, I especially enjoyed taking screenshots. When I made a profit, I would eagerly share it, as if not letting others see it would make it meaningless. Back then, I always thought that showing off proved something.

It was only later that I slowly realized— the more I tried to prove myself, the more it revealed my inner insecurity. Truly skilled traders don’t need to seek validation from the outside.

Now my trading logic is very clear: the system decides everything. Every time the market moves, I can respond calmly because I rely not on feelings, but on execution. No matter how volatile the market is, I cut losses when needed and add positions when appropriate. That mindset is more solid than any profit screenshot.

What is the biggest change? I no longer need others’ likes and comments. I can enjoy coffee even when I’m profitable, and I don’t need to explain myself when I’m losing. Having a personal standard is enough.

Many people think this is too low-key. Actually, it’s not. Those who truly understand long-termism have long realized a truth: short-term performance is not valuable; the real strength lies in the accumulated trading system, risk awareness, and psychological resilience.

When you no longer cling to being seen, you actually gain the most scarce thing in trading—freedom.