In Trading, Risk Comes Before Reward
Most traders ask: “How much can I make?” Few ask: “How much can I lose?”
You can’t control the market. You can only control position size and stop loss.
Oversized trades create: • Fear • Panic exits • Revenge trading
When risk is manageable: • You stay patient • You follow rules • You think logically
They don’t chase profits. They protect capital first.
If you manage risk well, profits take care of themselves over time.