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# The Seven Deadly Sins of Trading

## I. The Seven Deadly Sins of Trading
1. Greed: No profit-taking, ending up empty-handed in the end.
2. Fear: Afraid of losses, afraid to act; afraid of drops, unable to hold.
3. Wrath: Revenge trading after losses, the more rushed the bigger the loss.
4. Sloth: No review, no learning, bound to lose by feelings alone.
5. Pride: Getting cocky after small wins, holding against the trend leads to liquidation.
6. Envy: Copying others' profits blindly, losing your own rhythm.
7. Gluttony: Frequent full positions and reckless entries, principal dwindles.

## II. The Seven Deadly Sins of Trading - Remedies

1. Greed then take profits: Cash out when good, secure your gains.
2. Fear then follow rules: Execute when signals appear, don't guess, don't panic.
3. Wrath then stop: When losses cloud your judgment, close the terminal immediately.
4. Sloth then review: Without reflection, you're stuck in place forever.
5. Pride then use small positions: The market is always bigger than you.
6. Envy then focus: Only trade the setups you understand.
7. Gluttony then trade less: Fewer entries, controlled positions, longevity matters.

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