There is a saying that bad traders divorce their spouse sooner than abandon their positions. Loyalty to ideas is not a good thing for traders, scientists - or anyone.

Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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With the world of trading, you need to be willing to give your best every time. If you are not willing to do this, you should look elsewhere as no one will want to trade with you. Even though there are many ways to make money in the market, traders who lose their courage and don't stick with their positions can't survive for long.

Source: Fooled By Randomness: The Hidden Role Of Chance In Life And In The Markets

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