Recently, a friend asked me, "Why do you always emphasize slowly rolling out your positions, yet you manage to grow small funds into larger ones?"

Actually, the answer isn't that complicated—when it comes to making money, the real bottleneck is never technology.

Double or tenfold market moves? Who hasn't seen them. When the market moves, retail investors also have a chance to profit. But what's truly ruthless? Making a fortune today only to give it all back with a single bearish candle tomorrow. That feeling is even worse than a margin call.

I've experienced it myself. In my early days, I started to get cocky after making some money, adding positions without limits; when prices fell, I stubbornly held on, always hoping for a rebound. It wasn't until I was beaten down countless times by the market that I finally paid my tuition.

The secret to rolling out positions boils down to two words: patience. Not waiting for the perfect entry point, but waiting for a confirmed market trend, waiting for a wave that you can see through at a glance. If you're not confident, stay put. Beginners tend to get itchy, trying "one more trade," but end up losing everything. Another common mistake—once they make money, they want to add more.

But trading isn't like racing; you need to learn how to slow down. The first profit should be used to withdraw the principal, and use the remaining profits to trade. Your mindset immediately changes.

My current trading rule is straightforward: when there's floating profit, actively reduce risk; if the trend continues, re-enter; if it doubles, lock in profits and never be greedy. Because I always remember one thing—survive first, then talk about how much you can earn.

Most people don't lose to the market; they lose to fear, impatience, gambler's mentality, and stubbornness. Instead of dreaming of overnight riches, ask yourself if you can hold your ground. Making ten times profit in a day isn't the key; being able to hold it is true skill.

Opportunities are always there, but once your principal is gone, all plans become just daydreams.

If you're still cheering when prices go up and panicking when they fall, what you're missing isn't trading skills—it's rhythm. There are no trading myths, only clearer judgment, more decisive execution, and more patience to wait than others.