Have you ever felt trapped in a repetitive cycle, working tirelessly at trading but seeing little to no progress? Even worse, do you find yourself consistently losing money, unable to find a long-term solution? If this sounds familiar, I want to share something that changed my trading journey entirely. 

Over the years, I’ve experimented with countless trading systems, searching for one that would finally make me consistently profitable. To my surprise, most systems worked—for a while. They generated good results, and I even made some money initially. But then, I’d get distracted. I’d read a new book, hear some advice online, or come across a “better” strategy. Every time I switched, I lost my footing. 

Why Systems Fail (And It’s Not the System’s Fault) 

Here’s the pattern: when a system worked well, I’d become overconfident and start increasing my position sizes too quickly. Greed would creep in, and before I knew it, I’d end up in a massive losing trade. The temptation to tinker, adjust, or try something new was always there—and it always led to the same outcome: failure. 

It took me a long time to realize the problem wasn’t the systems I was using. The problem was me. I lacked discipline. I wasn’t giving any single system the consistency it needed to succeed. 

The Turning Point 

The breakthrough came when I decided to commit to just one system. I told myself, I’ll give it a fair shot—no tweaks, no changes, no experiments—just pure execution. My rule? Stick to the system for at least 20 trades in a row without making any adjustments. 

When 20 trades weren’t enough to build confidence, I extended it to 40. And guess what? That’s when I started seeing the results I’d been chasing for so long. 

The Power of Consistency 

It doesn’t matter which method or system you choose; what matters is sticking to it. By trading consistently without unnecessary changes, you allow the system to work as intended. Over time, the results will come. 

Once you gain confidence in your system, you can gradually increase your position sizes—but not too quickly. And always remember: stay humble. Greed is a silent predator, waiting to pounce and undo all your hard work. 

Two Years of Profitability 

I’m now in my second consecutive profitable year. My account has grown by more than 40% this year alone, and I’ve managed to avoid significant losing streaks. The secret? I stick to my plan, trade consistently, and trust the process. 

A Final Word of Advice 

Greed will tempt you—it always does. But if you can resist, stay disciplined, and commit to your system, you’ll see the change you’ve been hoping for. The path to profitability isn’t complicated, but it requires patience, discipline, and trust in your process. 

Good luck, and remember: consistency is your greatest ally in trading.