Let’s talk about the beast: FOMO.
Fear of Missing Out. The itch. The panic.
You see a candle shoot up and suddenly you’re sweating like you just missed the train.
But here’s the truth most traders avoid:
FOMO doesn’t start on the chart.
It starts with how you see yourself.
When you’re not confident in your process…
When you’re unsure of your identity as a trader…
When you’re secretly trying to prove you’re good enough, smart enough, fast enough…
That’s when FOMO creeps in.
You don’t chase setups because they’re high probability.
You chase them because deep down, you think this one trade is gonna validate you.
Here’s how I beat it:
I stopped seeing missed trades as failures and started seeing them as proof of patience.
I trained my mind to celebrate not taking a setup if it wasn’t part of the plan.
I reminded myself: opportunity is unlimited — but your focus isn’t.
FOMO dies when you trust that the market will always offer another setup.
The real flex? Sitting out. Waiting. Watching.
Then striking when it’s time — on your terms.
You don’t need to chase every move.
You need to become the version of yourself that doesn't panic when the market moves without you.
Because the market isn’t going anywhere.
And neither are you.