Hey there,
I want to share something with you that might hit close to home. It's about why trading feels so much harder than it should, even after you've put in the work.
The 80% Trap That Keeps Most Traders Stuck
When you first got into trading, it probably seemed straightforward enough. Buy low, sell high. Simple concept, right?
So you dove in. You learned your platform, studied strategies, wrestled with trading psychology, and absorbed everything you could about technical analysis and market fundamentals.
During that first year, you were like a sponge—taking in probably 80% of what there is to know about trading. And let's be honest, you're probably smarter than average to begin with, so you picked it up pretty quickly.
But here's the thing that nobody talks about: 80% isn't enough.
Why Knowledge Alone Doesn't Make You Profitable
Think about golf for a second. I grew up around the game because my dad was obsessed with it. I understood all the rules, knew about proper stance and grip, understood course strategy—everything you're “supposed” to do.
But understanding the game didn't make me a good golfer. Not even close.
Trading works the same way. Just because you know what to do doesn't mean you can execute it consistently under pressure. And make no mistake—this is professional-level stuff, not amateur hour.
The Missing 20% That Changes Everything
I've worked with traders who've been at this for 5, 8, even 12 years and are still struggling. They know their strategies inside and out, but they're still dealing with:
- Anxiety and emotional rollercoasters during trades
- Second-guessing themselves constantly
- FOMO driving poor decisions
- Frustration because “this should be easier by now”
Time alone won't fix this. The gap between knowing what to do and being able to do it consistently—that's the critical 20% that separates struggling traders from profitable ones.
What That 20% Actually Is
It's not another strategy or indicator. It's not more market knowledge or psychology tricks.
It's the skill of getting good at trading itself. The ability to execute your plan with confidence, knowing exactly what to expect and why your approach works.
When you have this skill, trading becomes what you originally hoped it would be:
- Calm and controlled
- Consistent and reliable
- Free from emotional drama
- Actually enjoyable
The Bottom Line
You don't need to learn more about trading. You need to learn how to get good at trading—whatever strategy you choose to use.
That's the difference between staying stuck in the 80% zone and joining the ranks of consistently profitable traders who actually enjoy what they do.
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Best regards,
Brian McAboy
Inside Out Trading
P.S. If you'd rather talk through what's been holding you back in your trading, I'm happy to jump on a call with you. We can discuss your specific situation and map out the fastest path to get you trading with confidence. Book a call with me at InsideOutTrading.com.
