You were told to remove emotion and trade like a robot.
You were told more trades = more money.
You were lied to.
Today we learned what real edge actually looks like: 🧵
Jack Schwager wrote about Amrit Sall in Unknown Market Wizards.
Amrit's nickname? The Sniper.
He waits for the one trade that fits.
No monthly targets. No boredom trades.
That restraint = his edge.
The goal isn’t activity. It’s accuracy.
Denise Shull breaks the myth that you should “remove emotion.”
Emotion is data.
Confidence is a feeling your brain earned through repetition.
If you ignore it, you miss the edge.
The top trading firms prefer hiring traders who’ve blown up.
Why?
Pain builds respect for risk.
Ray Dalio’s gut-wrenching pork belly trade changed his entire approach to money management.
Capital is your breathing room. Guard it so you can stalk A+ setups instead of forcing junk.
When you’re green, take some off. Profits are like eels and slip away fast.
Most traders misjudge their risk tolerance.
Why? Confidence evaporates the moment losses move from spreadsheet to screen.
Your edge disappears when you size for profits instead of survival.
Your P/L is just a scorecard of process quality.
Why? Perfect setup → disciplined execution → profit takes care of itself.
Leoš did over 400% last year in the US Investing Championship.
His goal is to play with house money asap.
Get risk-free, then get greedy.
Why? Once the stop is at breakeven, the only thing left to lose is opportunity.
Bottom line: edge isn't more screens or a secret indicator-it's:
• Wait for the A+ pitch
• Size to survive the pain
• Feel the emotion, but follow the plan
• Lock gains early, let the rest breathe
Do that on repeat and the P/L handles itself.
We’re back at it in less than 24 hrs.
Agenda, speakers, start time—all here. See you live →
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