Hello legends, how is the market treating you? In this blog, we will talk about something traders usually don’t but they must. Crypto trading can lead to burnout. Over time, the zero off-switch creates a perfect storm for mental and physical exhaustion.
The illusion of productivity in trading is when you feel busy, active, and engaged but you’re not actually doing anything that improves your performance or profitability.
Let me tell you a quick story.
In early 17th-century Japan, there were two samurais. One was Miyamoto Musashi, a masterless ronin known not just for his skill with the sword, but also for his sharp intellect.
The other was Sasaki Kojirō, said to be the best swordsman of his time. His technique, called Tsubame Gaeshi (“Swallow Reversal”), was lightning-fast, said to mimic the motion of a swallow’s tail in flight.
A duel was arranged between them to settle who was truly Japan’s greatest swordsman. The duel took place around April 13, 1612, on a small island off the coast of Japan.
Sasaki Kojirō, being disciplined and punctual, showed up on time. On the other hand, Musashi showed up
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Another great article………When your learning you think more time charting is the best way to learn and improve as we rush to be successful, but i find little and often works better for retention than bulk learning, especially when i learn by lots or repetiton . Each to our own I guess. But less is more. Thanks for you insight .
That’s why trading should never be a full-time job. If you have become successful enough that you don’t need any other work besides trading, try not to spend more than 3–4 hours per day on charts.
Thank you!!!:)
In the past few days, I came to the exact same realization during my trading sessions and while studying trading psychology — I noticed how often we force trades just to feel “productive.”
Last week, I took a stop on a trade that wasn’t really my ideal setup, simply because I wanted to be active in the market. And interestingly, on Friday, I waited for my true setup, and the trade played out perfectly with a great RR.
Your article reinforced that lesson in an incredible way. Thank you for sharing such a necessary perspective — it’s a powerful reminder that preparation and patience are part of a trader’s real work.
This is something I could have written exactly the same