We’ve made a complete recovery, and then some, after Trump’s “Tariff Day” at the beginning of April.
SPY One-Month, Hourly Candles Chart; SteadyTrade
The message I’ve had on repeat is that this was never a market crash.
Yes, it was completely erratic and unpredictable…
But it was merely a correction, which is a normal thing for markets to do.
Soon, the April pullback will be merely a distant memory…
What’s bigger and potentially groundbreaking is what Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, is about to trigger…
This could change everything.
Fortunately, my colleague and legendary trader, Tim Sykes, has a handle on it and knows exactly what you need to do BEFORE this happens.
Find out in his video below…
So now that the market seems to be back on track, don’t get too excited just yet.
You need to keep your head about you…
Table of Contents
Why Your Mindset Is Your Greatest Trading Weapon
We all know that trading isn’t just about charts and patterns.
Sure, technical analysis matters. You’ve got to understand the setups, know what a key level is, where resistance might hit, and how to time entries and exits.
But what separates the winners from the wannabes is not a secret indicator…it’s you.
Your mindset, discipline, and ability to control your emotions when the market tries to push you around always win the game at the end of the day.
Stop Blaming the Market
A lot of traders love to point fingers at everyone else…
The market makers, the brokers, the pumpers, the algorithmic traders, the dilution, the spread…whatever.
The sooner you own the fact that your biggest enemy in trading is the person in the mirror, the better off you’ll be.
Sure, platforms have glitches, brokers screw up, and other weird stuff happens…
But 99% of the time, it’s not some external conspiracy. It’s just you.
You used emotional decision-making, you didn’t prepare, or you had no plan.
Trading Is a Game of Mistakes, So Learn From Yours
In sports, the team that makes fewer mistakes usually wins. Trading’s the same. That’s just math.
Sorry, but you’re gonna mess up, and you’re gonna take losses.
However, if you recognize your mistakes and actually fix them, that’s where growth happens.
What’s the most effective way to do this?
Have a trade journal…
Seriously, start one today.
Did your trade go wrong? Doesn’t matter why. Own it, write it down, and learn from it.
That mindset is everything in trading.
Routines Are the Foundation of Discipline
Discipline starts with routines. Wake up at the same time. Prep your watchlist. Review your notes. Reflect after the bell.
If you don’t have structure, it’s only a matter of time before you find yourself trading a random stock, at a random time, with no setup, no plan…
And then the market hands you a loss you’ll never forget…or you even wipe out your account.
If you know anything about me, you know I’m crazy for routines. I have one. Read more about my morning routine right here.
Get 1% Better Every Day
Everyone wants to make massive gains right away. They want the home run.
But success in trading is like compounding interest: it’s about getting just 1% better every day.
That improvement adds up.
But you can’t improve if you’re only doing the work sometimes. You’ve got to show up every day.
Review the charts, even the ones you didn’t trade. Do your prep. Analyze your results.
To really show up and get better 1% every day, you need a great trading platform.
My go-to is StocksToTrade, and it’s what I use every single day.
It features real-time data, charting, technical indicators, stock screeners, and more.
The STT platform has everything you need to stay ahead of the game, all in one place.
And right now, you can get two weeks of both the STT platform and our Breaking News Chat service for $17.
Grab your 14-day StocksToTrade + Breaking News Chat trial today for only $17.
My Final Thoughts…
Discipline breeds confidence.
When you’ve got a process, a routine, and a plan, you feel in control.
You trust your trades, you stick to your stops, and you let your winners run because you’re not afraid of what the market throws at you.
Remember, you can know all the patterns but if your mindset’s off? You’re toast.
Trading success isn’t about being lucky or finding the holy grail strategy. It’s about being consistent, disciplined, and self-aware enough to stop making the same mistakes.
And speaking of success, find yours on Mondays…
How?
I discovered that Monday mornings present a unique pattern that doesn’t exist at any other time during the week.
This Monday setup has brought 100%+ gains…in just one day!*
I’ve studied and perfected this trade, and now I want to share it with you.
Learn it for yourself in my video tutorial below:
Have a great weekend, everyone. See you back here next week.
Tim Bohen
Lead Trainer, StocksToTrade