Ego vs Profit

Ugh, it feels like just yesterday we were bragging about massive profits… and now? Margin Call.  

You’ve probably heard of it—or even experienced it yourself, right? You’re all hyped up, flaunting your huge gains in trading groups, and then a few days later—boom—Margin Call. MC. Two letters that make your heart race like it’s your last trade ever.  

But let’s take a step back. Why did we get hit with an MC? The answer often goes beyond just bad analysis. The real issue? Ego.  

Because of those past big wins, we start overestimating ourselves. We show off left and right, craving validation, wanting to be seen as some kind of trading genius.  

That overconfidence, mixed with the need to prove ourselves, leads to reckless decisions—increasing lot sizes without considering risk, assuming we’ll replicate past profits, thinking we’ve mastered market analysis, believing this trade has to be another win.  

Then, when the floating losses pile up, we ignore them. And before we know it—boom—account wiped out.  

Even after the MC, we’re slow to learn. Instead of reflecting, we worry about what others in the group will think. The shame kicks in—all that posturing as a "pro trader," only to end up margin-called. No praise, just lost money.  

Ego Is the Enemy—Don’t Feed It!  

In trading, what brings people down isn’t always a lack of knowledge. Often, it’s the refusal to admit mistakes because of pride.  

- Too proud to cut losses, afraid of looking "weak."  

- Too proud to trade small lots, even when undercapitalized.  

- Too proud to relearn, convinced we’re already experts.  

Meanwhile, consistently profitable traders are the ones who can honestly say: "I messed up. I’ll fix it."  

And let’s be real—many are ashamed of getting margin-called. But there’s no need to be. It’s a wake-up call. Yes, it’s a mistake, but also a chance to grow. Instead of drowning in regret, use it as fuel to change. Ask yourself:  

- Was I being greedy?  

- Was I trading emotionally?  

- Did I ignore risk management?  

Think of an MC as an alarm bell: "Hey, you’re on the wrong path. Turn back and fix your mistakes."  

Change Your Life—For Real  

Many enter forex dreaming of "changing their lives." But along the way, we forget why we started trading in the first place. Instead of mastering the craft, we get caught up in impressing other traders. Our ego grows, making us prioritize external validation over actual skill.  

But here’s the truth: Your life won’t change because people praise you. It only changes when you become a consistently profitable trader. So, focus on improving your skills—not your image. It’s better to be quietly wealthy as a real trader than to be seen as a "pro" while broke.  

Next Time You Trade, Ask Yourself:  

"Am I doing this to profit—or to show off again?"  

If the answer is the latter… well, brace yourself for another MC.  

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And if you keep getting margin-called without changing your ways, ask yourself: Do you love your ego more than your own money? Which one matters more to you?  

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