Many people are naturally motivated to be the best and push themselves to the limit. It is this drive for self-actualization, along with the fun of the game and the desire for money, that motivates traders to challenge the market.
Good traders are often hardworking and astute people who are open to new ideas. The goal of a good trader is not to make money, but to do a good job on every trade. If the trades are done well, the money will follow. Successful traders constantly hone their skills to do the best they can.
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The trouble with the idea of self-actualization is that many people also have a tendency to self-destruct. An accident-prone driver always destroys his car, and a trader with a tendency to self-destruct always destroys his account. The market provides many opportunities for people to self-destruct or self-actualize. Acting out these two conflicting ideas in the market will cost you a lot.
Without a calm mind, traders often pursue contradictory ideas in the market. If you don't know where your goal is, you will drift to a situation you never want.
