Many people feel they can't make money. In fact, it's not that the market isn't giving opportunities, but that they are being hijacked by their own emotions.

What is the most common thought? "As long as I make a few more trades, I will definitely recover the losses from earlier." It sounds reasonable, but when you check your account details, at least eight out of ten trades are paying fees to the exchange, and the remaining profit is eaten up by your impatient mindset. This is what is called the "emotional tax," more painful than any slippage.

Who is the bull market really for? Not the smartest group. The ones who truly make money are those who last the longest. Those who can withstand the ups and downs of multiple cycles without being scared out by market fluctuations will be rewarded in the end.

Conversely, a liquidation not only resets your account balance to zero but also leaves an impression on the market. But if you can withstand volatility—avoiding chasing highs and selling lows, not frequently stopping out—your capital will eventually recognize your resilience. This is the difference between surviving and lasting long.