I stopped treating trading like a game and everything changed. For a long time, I traded for dopamine. Wins felt euphoric. Losses felt personal. Every trade was a “moment.” That’s exactly why I was inconsistent. Games are about excitement. Systems are about outcomes. The day I shifted from *playing* the market to *operating* a system, my results stabilized. Here’s what that actually looks like First: I stopped caring about individual trades. One trade means nothing. Ten trades mean little. A **large sample size** is the only thing that matters. If your edge only works when you “feel confident,” it’s not an edge. Second: Every trade has predefined rules. Entry → based on conditions, not vibes Risk → fixed before clicking buy Exit → planned before the trade is live...