Happy Friday, traders…
Ben here.
Becoming a world-class trader takes more time, focus, and discipline than most people can muster.
That’s why 90% of traders fail. Some burn through their accounts in weeks, crawl back to their day jobs, and never trade again. Others stick around longer but stay stuck in the same cycle, hoping for different results.
But a select few will make life-changing money in the options market, and I want to help you land in that category.
After 20+ years of watching certain traders flourish while others falter, I’ve noticed a pattern…
Success in trading isn’t just about nailing your entries and exits or finding the “perfect” strategy.
It’s about understanding the big picture of your trading journey.
Too many newbie traders want to jump into extremely risky zero-day options trades immediately, without grasping exactly what it’ll take to survive.
Bottom Line: You need to have a long-term vision as a trader.
Here’s how to do it…
See the Forest Through the Trees
It’s easy to get fixated on individual trades, obsessing over profit targets, or chasing quick wins. But that mindset can lead to reckless decisions and emotional overtrading.
Instead, start thinking about how each trade fits into your overall trajectory.
For instance, before entering a setup, ask yourself:
- What’s the risk/reward here?
- How does this trade align with my broader goals?
- If this trade fails, can my account handle it — and can I learn from it?
- Do I want to trade … or need to trade?
Never blindly chase alerts or mimic someone else’s strategy. True success comes from building a personal framework that works for you.
Which brings me to one crucial mistake I see students make all the time…
Avoid This Trap
When it comes to setting goals, here’s my advice: don’t focus on a specific dollar amount.
Think about it — how often do traders hit their financial goals only to find they’re still not satisfied?
Maybe they made the money, but they didn’t gain the knowledge or discipline they needed to sustain success.
The market is unpredictable. Sometimes, luck plays a bigger role than skill in short-term profits.
If your only goal is to “make $X,” you could reach it by sheer chance — and walk away none the wiser, only to lose it all on a later trade.
That’s why I approach trading with the same mindset I had when I started: focus on practicing, improving, and building your skill set.
Take Warren Buffett, for example. At 93 years old and with over $100 billion in the bank, he’s still studying, reading, and working the markets every day. Because success in trading is about progress, not just profits.
Instead of financial targets, I encourage you to aim for milestones that truly matter:
- Mastering a specific strategy…
- Building the discipline to stick to your game plan…
- Learning to manage risk like a pro…
The more you invest in your knowledge account, the more your brokerage account will benefit in the long run.
Trading is a marathon, not a sprint. Every trade you take should be a stepping stone toward your ultimate vision — not just a quick grab for cash.
So before you hit the “buy” button, pause for a moment. Think about where this trade fits in the bigger picture.
If it doesn’t fit your long-term vision, skip it.
Before we go, let’s look at:
💰The Biggest Smart-Money Bets of the Day💰
- $24.7 million bullish bet on IBIT 01/17/2025 $54 calls @ $5.90 avg. (seen on 11/27)
- $3.4 million bullish bet on SOXL 02/21/2025 $26 calls @ $4.95 avg. (seen on 11/27)
- $3 million bullish bet on ACHR 01/17/2025 $8 calls @ $1.75 avg. (seen on 11/27)
Have a great weekend,
Ben
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