Linear thinking is a major flaw in trading. Linear thinking refers to the inherent logical thinking methods of analysis, reasoning, and judgment formed under the influence of traditional education. Trading is non-linear, and there are no universal strategies; everyone believes that history will repeat itself and hopes to find answers for future trends from the past. While history does repeat, it never repeats simply; it repeats in a misaligned way. Although opportunities feel right in front of you, they remain elusive.
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Trading shares many similarities with competitive sports; it is not guaranteed that you will succeed just because you put in effort, worked hard, did things right, or performed well. In a 100-meter race with 10 participants, there is only one champion; can you say that the other 9 did not work hard or are not excellent? Certainly not. Similarly, many people invest their energy and dedicate themselves to understanding the essence of trading, yet still fail in the process. Can you say they did not work hard? They have already utilized all the intelligence they could muster; it is a matter of insight. Knowledge can be learned, but insight cannot be taught.