[Always be a student of the markets] Here’s my learning curve | The Real Rayner Teo

[Always be a student of the markets]

Here’s my learning curve as a trader:

I started with indicators, then price action trading.

And for a few years, I thought that’s all I needed because after all, the price is king and that’s all I needed to be a profitable trader.

But that hurts my growth because I tuned out everything else (and limited myself only to price action trading).

When I realized my folly, I quickly went back to being a student of the markets.

So I asked myself:

“What are other winning traders doing to profit from the markets?”

That’s when I got exposed to trend following, systems trading, mean reversion trading, etc.

By expanding my knowledge and incorporating different strategies, I was able to find more trading opportunities (most traders are blinded to).

So here's the deal...

You may (or may not) be a profitable trader but, it doesn’t mean your learning curve is over because you’re always a student of the market.

I encourage you to keep learning and exploring new strategies. Don't limit yourself to just one approach, because there's always more to discover.

Ultimately, the key is to remain open-minded and willing to try new things. It can be scary to step outside your comfort zone, but it's often the only way to achieve true growth and success.