7 Things Trading Losers Say

by admin | Jun 27, 2025

6 Excuses That Keep Traders Losing (And How To Break Free)

Let’s not sugarcoat this…

If you’ve ever caught yourself making one of these classic trading excuses…

Don’t worry—you’re not alone.

But here’s the hard truth:

Excuses won’t make you profitable.

Discipline and Integration will.

I’ve heard (and even told myself) every single excuse on this list back in my early days.

But once I stopped giving myself a way out and took full responsibility for my trading results, everything changed.

So today…

Let’s expose the 6 most toxic things losing traders say, and more importantly—let’s fix them.

1. “It’s Not My Fault” 🚫

Blaming the broker.
Blaming the market makers.
Blaming the news.
Blaming the cat…

Here’s the problem:

Every time you blame something outside yourself, you give away your power to change.

Like I’ve said before: “A trader who blames, remains.”

The Fix:

Own every trade. Good or bad whether you’re trading gold, Ethereum, JSE Top 40 or Forex.

Winners? You executed well.

Losers? There’s a cost of doing business (strikes and data points) there.

The market doesn’t care about your excuses. But it will reward your accountability.

2. “I’m A Loser” 😔

We’ve all taken a hit.

But making a loss doesn’t make YOU a loser.

You’re only a loser if you let one trade define your entire identity.

This is where emotional discipline comes in.

The Fix:

Detach your self-worth from your trade outcomes.

You are not your PnL.

You’re a student of the markets. And every student learns through mistakes.

3. “I Don’t Have The Time” ⏰

Let me guess…

You somehow find time for Netflix, social media, and scrolling TikTok… but not to improve your trading skills?

Be honest.

This isn’t about time. This is about priority.

“When your heart isn’t in it… your calendar reflects it.”

The Fix:

Set aside 30 focused minutes a day.

Wake up earlier.

Cut out distractions.

If it matters—you’ll make the time.

4. “I’ll Start Tomorrow” 🗓️

You and I both know how this story ends.

Tomorrow never comes.

Next thing you know… it’s 6 months later, and you’re still on YouTube watching “Top 3 Indicators for Day Trading” videos without actually trading.

The Fix:

Start today.

Open your chart.

Journal your trades.

Take that first small step.

Momentum is built one action at a time.

5. “I Don’t Need A Stop Loss” 🚨

Ah… the famous last words before blowing an account.

Thinking you’re smarter than risk management is like saying you don’t need a seatbelt because you’re a good driver.

Even professional traders with decades of experience use stop losses.

Why?

Because they know one bad trade can wipe out months of progress.

The Fix:

Set your stop loss before every trade.

Respect it.

No exceptions.

If you’re not managing risk, you’re not trading—you’re gambling.

6. “I Don’t Need A Strategy, I Have Good Intuition” 🔮

Let me guess…

You had a “feeling” that trade would work?

How did that work out for you?

Trading based on gut instinct is not a plan… it’s wishful thinking wrapped in overconfidence.

“Good intuition is what you earn after 1,000+ trades, not what you start with.”

The Fix:

Build a tested, repeatable strategy.

Backtest it.

Forward-test it.

Stick to it.

Consistency comes from process, not vibes.

Conclusion: The Truth Hurts… But It Sets You Free ✅

If you saw yourself in even one of these excuses… that’s actually GOOD news.

Why?

Because awareness is the first step to change.

You don’t have to stay stuck in the losing cycle.

You have the power to flip the script starting today.

Trading is 20% strategy and 80% mindset.

And every excuse you drop is one step closer to becoming the disciplined, focused trader you’re meant to be.

I believe in you.

Now… it’s your turn to believe in yourself.

Quick Recap – 6 Trading Excuses to Eliminate Today:

✅ Stop blaming outside factors (own your trades)

✅ Stop calling yourself a loser (detach from single trade outcomes)

✅ Stop saying you don’t have time (prioritize what matters)

✅ Stop putting it off until tomorrow (start now)

✅ Stop skipping stop losses (manage your risk)

✅ Stop relying on intuition over strategy (be systematic)

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7 Things Trading Losers Say

6 Excuses That Keep Traders Losing (And How To Break Free)

Let’s not sugarcoat this…

If you’ve ever caught yourself making one of these classic trading excuses…

Don’t worry—you’re not alone.

But here’s the hard truth:

Excuses won’t make you profitable.

Discipline and Integration will.

I’ve heard (and even told myself) every single excuse on this list back in my early days.

But once I stopped giving myself a way out and took full responsibility for my trading results, everything changed.

So today…

Let’s expose the 6 most toxic things losing traders say, and more importantly—let’s fix them.

1. “It’s Not My Fault” 🚫

Blaming the broker.

Blaming the market makers.

Blaming the news.

Blaming the cat…

Here’s the problem:

Every time you blame something outside yourself, you give away your power to change.

Like I’ve said before: “A trader who blames, remains.”

The Fix:

Own every trade. Good or bad whether you’re trading gold, Ethereum, JSE Top 40 or Forex.

Winners? You executed well.

Losers? There’s a cost of doing business (strikes and data points) there.

The market doesn’t care about your excuses. But it will reward your accountability.

2. “I’m A Loser” 😔

We’ve all taken a hit.

But making a loss doesn’t make YOU a loser.

You’re only a loser if you let one trade define your entire identity.

This is where emotional discipline comes in.

The Fix:

Detach your self-worth from your trade outcomes.

You are not your PnL.

You’re a student of the markets. And every student learns through mistakes.

3. “I Don’t Have The Time” ⏰

Let me guess…

You somehow find time for Netflix, social media, and scrolling TikTok… but not to improve your trading skills?

Be honest.

This isn’t about time. This is about priority.

“When your heart isn’t in it… your calendar reflects it.”

The Fix:

Set aside 30 focused minutes a day.

Wake up earlier.

Cut out distractions.

If it matters—you’ll make the time.

4. “I’ll Start Tomorrow” 🗓️

You and I both know how this story ends.

Tomorrow never comes.

Next thing you know… it’s 6 months later, and you’re still on YouTube watching “Top 3 Indicators for Day Trading” videos without actually trading.

The Fix:

Start today.

Open your chart.

Journal your trades.

Take that first small step.

Momentum is built one action at a time.

5. “I Don’t Need A Stop Loss” 🚨

Ah… the famous last words before blowing an account.

Thinking you’re smarter than risk management is like saying you don’t need a seatbelt because you’re a good driver.

Even professional traders with decades of experience use stop losses.

Why?

Because they know one bad trade can wipe out months of progress.

The Fix:

Set your stop loss before every trade.

Respect it.

No exceptions.

If you’re not managing risk, you’re not trading—you’re gambling.

Let me guess…

You had a “feeling” that trade would work?

How did that work out for you?

Trading based on gut instinct is not a plan… it’s wishful thinking wrapped in overconfidence.

“Good intuition is what you earn after 1,000+ trades, not what you start with.”

The Fix:

Build a tested, repeatable strategy.

Backtest it.

Forward-test it.

Stick to it.

Consistency comes from process, not vibes.

Conclusion: The Truth Hurts… But It Sets You Free ✅

If you saw yourself in even one of these excuses… that’s actually GOOD news.

Why?