Mastering Your Emotions: The Trading Plan as Your Anchor

When you're about to enter a trade, having a clear strategy isn't just helpful—it's your lifeline. Before you even click that button, know exactly what you're looking for, where you'll exit if things go wrong, and what your profit target looks like.

Here's the real challenge: once you're in, fear and greed will show up. They always do. Fear whispers that you should bail early. Greed screams that you should hold for "just a bit more." And if you don't have a plan written down, you'll listen to them every single time.

Your strategy is your anchor in the storm. Stick to it. Let the plan, not your emotions, drive your decisions. That's how traders actually survive the volatility.