This past week was a tough one for me in trading. Because of my work schedule, I missed the best setups, and the times when I was able to trade were exactly the times when you really shouldn’t be aggressive. As a result, I ended up losing money again. I slipped back into my old habits—forcing trades, chasing, you name it. Once again, emotions got the best of me.

Friday marked the start of my vacation, so I finally had time to trade. My day actually started strong with a solid 18% win. If I had shut down my computer right there, I would have had a great day. But instead, greed took over. I started chasing, forcing plays, bag-holding, taking revenge trades, anticipating breakouts, and trying to make back losses. Every time, emotions end up in control instead of logic.

The good thing is, I know I’m not alone in this. I’ve watched a lot of videos where traders explain exactly these struggles, and it’s reassuring to know many others go through the same battles. The Challenge is packed with valuable lessons and tips on how to handle these issues, and I’m truly grateful for that guidance. Everything is explained so well, and it really feels like the goal is to protect us from falling into all the common traps.

For me, the key comes down to one word: discipline. That’s the biggest lesson of my life. I’ve already taken important steps in other areas—I overcame addiction, I’ve been working on my health—and now I need to apply that same discipline to trading. I need to treat it seriously, as a business, not as gambling with my money.

I’ve been waiting 11 years for this opportunity, and I’m more motivated than ever. I’m willing to put in the work, the effort, and the sacrifice to achieve my goals. I know it won’t be easy, but I also know it’s worth it. I’ll keep improving myself and keep learning every day. I truly believe things will work out.