Why Most Traders Get REKT (and How to Avoid It)

There’s a HUGE difference between planning and preparing.

Most people don’t get it.

They plan.
They expect everything to go smoothly.
They convince themselves that they’re in control.

And then reality punches them in the face.

Planning vs. Preparing

‘Planning’ is built on the illusion of control.

• You map out every move.

• You expect things to go as planned.

• You assume the market will respect your perfect entry and exit points.

And then?

A random macro event wipes out your entire thesis.

Boom. Wrecked.

‘Preparing’ is different.

• It’s built on the expectation of chaos.

• You know that shit will hit the fan.

• You don’t just have a plan—you have a reaction strategy.

Most traders lose because they operate on wishful thinking.

They expect the market to behave.
They expect their TA lines to hold.
They expect one influencer’s opinion to be gospel.

And when it all goes south?

They freeze.

The Winners Think Differently

The ones who thrive in this game?

They prepare.

• They expect volatility.

• They know their stop-loss and profit targets in advance.

• They hedge when things look uncertain.

• They have dry powder to buy panic, not panic-sell.

They don’t wish for the market to behave.

They react to what the market gives them.

That’s the difference between amateurs and pros.

Markets, Business, and Life

This isn’t just a trading lesson.

It applies to everything.

🛠️ In business? The best entrepreneurs don’t just hope their idea works. They adapt.
🔥 In life? The strongest people don’t just wish for smooth sailing. They adjust.
📈 In trading? The best traders don’t just trust the chart. They trust themselves to react.

Final Thought: Chaos Is the Norm

If you still think you can perfectly plan everything out…

You’re setting yourself up to fail.

Instead, embrace the chaos.

Prepare for the worst.
Move fast when the unexpected happens.

That’s how you win.

Join the winners here at 9-5 Traders.

Stay ahead,
Victor