The 5 Biggest Changes That Made Me Profitable

For a long time, I couldn’t stay consistent in trading. I had the knowledge, the setups, and the technicals but I kept losing money because of my own bad habits. After making these 5 major changes, my trading completely transformed: 1️⃣ No Trading Before 9:45 AM – Here’s Why I used to jump into trades as soon as the market opened—and I kept getting slapped. Then I realized: -Pre-9:45 is a trap – Impatient traders get in too early, and market makers exploit them. -Stop hunts and fake moves – Price loves to manipulate early traders before making the real move. - Now I wait – I don’t even think about pressing buy or sell before 9:45 AM. Instead, I watch how price reacts and set up for high-probability trades. 2️⃣ I Only Take 2 Trades Per Session (Win or Lose, That’s It) I used to fire off 20+ trades a day, chasing every little move. The result? More losses, more stress, and overexposure to the market. -Now I have 2 bullets per session. - If I lose both, I’m done—no revenge trading, no forcing. -This forces me to wait for the best setups instead of taking low-quality trades. 3️⃣ Less Is More – I Went from 20+ Trades a Day to 2-3 Trades a Week Before, I was trading every single day, taking 17-20 trades daily. But then I realized: - More trades = More exposure = More risk - Overtrading = More chances to make emotional mistakes -Now I only trade 2-3 times a week, waiting for perfect setups. My results? Way higher win rate, less stress, and more control. 4️⃣ Be Careful What You Consume on Social Media I used to scroll through Twitter, YouTube, and Discord, seeing traders post huge $30K+ wins. It gave me the illusion that I should be making big money every day. - Social media warps reality. Most people don’t show their losses. -Following random trades = No edge. You need your own system. - I started filtering what I watch and only focus on content that actually helps me grow. 5️⃣ Fitness & Diet – How It Affects Trading This was a game changer. How can you expect to be precise in trading when: - You’re always tired from bad sleep. - Your blood pressure is high from a bad diet. - You can’t focus because you never exercise. - I started working out, eating clean, and following a structured routine. -My mind is clear, focused, and sharp. - My discipline in fitness carried over into my trading. https://youtu.be/wkMh-8oeQu4?si=wzFz9uMBSlIN5Uw8 What’s the #1 thing that changed YOUR trading for the better? Drop it in the comments!