I’m going to tell you the cold, hard truth…
Most traders never make it. No joke, 90% of traders fail.
They dive in with high hopes, chasing quick wins, only to crash out just as fast.
Accounts get blown up. Confidence gets wrecked. And before long, they’re back at square one.
But the people who use my Monday Setup are experiencing the opposite.
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Every Monday, the market kicks back into gear after its weekend nap… And that reset creates a unique opportunity!
As the first session of the week gets started, there’s a specific pattern we look for, one that appears again and again with uncanny consistency.
And it has delivered some incredible wins!
Look at last Monday, August 25th…
HCW Biologics (NASDAQ: HCWB) announced its development of a groundbreaking treatment for certain types of cancers… And the stock took off, gaining 113%*!
These are the kinds of morning spikes we hunt for every Monday!
Now I want to teach you how to spot them for yourself!
Watch the video below for the full trade breakdown and strategy tutorial for my Monday Setup.
Besides those who use my Monday Setup, a small group of traders manages to rise above the rest.
What sets them apart isn’t luck or secret information…
It’s something more powerful.
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How to See the Big Picture in Your Trading Journey
Becoming a consistently profitable trader isn’t about shortcuts or “the perfect trade.”
It takes time, focus, and discipline. It takes more than most people are willing to put in. That’s why roughly 9 out of 10 traders fail. They blow up accounts, burn out, and end up back at their day jobs.
But after years of watching some traders succeed while most fall short, I’ve realized something important…
Success in trading isn’t just about strategies. It’s about perspective.
If you don’t understand the big picture of your trading journey, you’ll never last long enough to see results.
Too many newbies rush in like shark bait, not realizing what they’re up against.
One bad trade can ruin you…
At the same time, one good trade won’t make your career. That’s reality.
If you want to survive, you’ve got to zoom out, see the forest through the trees, and play the long game.
This mindset is especially important right now when September is throwing piles of trade setups our way. While that sounds great, it can be hard for traders to find their focus.
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Step One: Practice Like It Matters
The first mistake most newbies make is that they dive straight into the market with zero preparation.
That’s not ambition. That’s recklessness.
If you want consistent profits, you need to put in the hours before risking real money.
Start with paper trading.
- Test setups.
- Try different patterns.
- Build confidence with simulated dollars.
If you can’t win with fake money, you have no business risking real capital.
Name one sports team that has won a championship without practice. You can’t because there aren’t any…
Paper trading is your scrimmage. Skip it, and you’ll never be ready for the big game.
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Once you can paper trade profitably, shift gears:
- Build and refine your watchlist.
- Mark up your charts with key technical indicators.
- Backtest both new and proven strategies.
- Create a trade plan.
Step Two: Learn at Your Own Pace
It’s natural to feel envious when you see other traders posting big wins. I’ve been there.
It took me four years to turn profitable, and a lot of mental grit to push through.
Trading is a skill, and everyone learns at their own pace.
Most of us have to grind it out… study, practice, refine, repeat.
So don’t rush, and don’t, don’t, don’t compare yourself to others.
One of my favorite quotes is from Theodore Roosevelt: Comparison is the thief of joy.”
Instead, double down on what you can control:
- Study charts.
- Sharpen your technical analysis.
- Hunt for the high-quality patterns others are ignoring.
That’s how you build an edge. That’s how you separate yourself from the 90% who fail and quit.
Step Three: Play the Long Game
If you focus only on today’s wins or losses, you’ll miss the bigger picture.
Trading is about building a foundation, brick by brick. The more you practice, study, and refine, the stronger you become.
So take it slow. Be patient. Stay disciplined.
My Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, trading is about building skills, stacking knowledge, and staying disciplined long enough to see real results.
Most traders burn out because they rush the process, but if you stay patient, practice deliberately, and keep the big picture in mind, you’ll separate yourself from the crowd.
Remember, every chart you study and every plan you build puts you one step closer to becoming the trader you want to be.
Stay focused, stay hungry, and keep moving forward…
The market will always reward preparation.
Have a great weekend, everyone. See you back here on Monday.
Tim Bohen
Lead Trainer, StocksToTrade
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