Hey traders,
I just read a piece on what separates high achievers from everyone else.
The punchline?
It isn’t IQ… It isn’t money.
It comes down to two things: passion and perseverance.
That tracks with everything I’ve seen in four decades of trading.
Passion: You’ve Got to Want the Work
Passion isn’t hype. It’s showing up — on good days and garbage days — because the craft matters to you.
I’ve been at this for about 40 years, and I still get a kick out of digging into charts, risk, and trade design. That’s what keeps the engine running.
If you’re new, “passion” might just mean carving out 20 focused minutes a day to learn one thing well. Keep the flame lit, even when it’s small.
Perseverance: Stay in the Fight
Early on, I blew up. I was so broke I “couldn’t pay attention,” as I like to joke — but that was real pain at the time. I stayed with it anyway.
Perseverance in trading means you keep a rules-based process even after drawdowns. You size positions, set stops, and live to take the next high-probability pitch. It’s the stubborn, hard-headed version of patience.
What That Looks Like Day to Day
- Invest in yourself. Study, track results, and learn one repeatable setup at a time.
- Keep the routine. Market opens, checklist, entries/exits, review. Passion shows up as consistency.
- Persevere through noise. News cycles spin; your process doesn’t. That’s how you compound skill.
Yes — You Can Do This
I say this on webinars and shows because I mean it: you’ve got the same raw ability as anyone who’s “made it.” The winners are the ones who develop the passion and keep going when it gets uncomfortable.
Success is possible for all of us — and I’m here to help you earn yours.
Trade well,
Jack Carter
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