The Lone Coconut Seller at Juhu Beach On a hot summer day, dozens of coconut sellers lined up along Juhu Beach. All of them clumped together in one spot, shouting prices at passing tourists. But one smart seller walked far ahead, toward the quieter side of the beach. No competition. More sales. He bucked the […]
Imagine this: It’s Monday morning. Your WhatsApp trading group is buzzing. Everyone is selling. “The market looks weak, yaar. Better book profits before it tanks.” You hesitate. Your stocks are in the green. But the panic is real. Should you sell? Or hold? Welcome to the emotional rollercoaster that is the Indian stock market—where “fear
The Indian Trader’s Dilemma In the bustling lanes of Dalal Street or behind the screens in a small-town home office, an Indian trader stares at the candlestick chart. A green bar forms — hope. A red bar follows — doubt. This emotional roller coaster is the reality of thousands in India today. They’re drawn by
The Battle Behind the Screen Every day, thousands of Indian traders log into their demat accounts with hope and strategy. But minutes later, many throw those plans out the window, thanks to a powerful inner enemy: the lack of “self-control in trading.” If you’ve ever stared at your screen like it’s a slot machine, waiting
Ever had one of those days? You’re drained from work, barely hanging in there, and then you stop by a local kirana store to pick up just milk and bread. But before you know it, your basket has chips, a few chocolate bars, a pack of batteries, and a gossip magazine. Sound familiar? Welcome to
The Pretzel Problem of Indian Traders Every Indian trader has faced this moment: a trade is open, the market is choppy, and the temptation to exit early or jump in again is overwhelming. Your plan said to wait. But your emotions scream otherwise. You stare at the screen, heart racing, and without thinking, you act.
Ever exited a trade too early out of boredom or placed one just to feel the rush? You’re not alone. One of the biggest enemies of Indian traders—whether a 22-year-old learning from YouTube or a 40-year-old juggling markets and a job—is impulsive trading. It quietly eats into your profits and confidence. When the market is
Imagine this: You’ve spent hours crafting the perfect trading plan. Entry, exit, risk management — all clearly laid out. But as soon as the market opens, your fingers hover over the mouse, and BAM — an impulsive trade breaks all the rules. You’re not alone. Many Indian traders face this challenge daily. Whether you’re new
The Dangerous Urge to Get It All Back Have you ever sat staring at a red-screen loss and thought, “I need to win it all back right now”? If you’ve been there, you’re not alone. This emotional response is what we call “revenge trading”, and it has wiped out more trading accounts than bad strategies
Trading in the Shadows of Doubt Ever had a week where nothing goes right in your trades? You do your research, mark your levels, follow the rules, and yet, your P&L flashes red again. If you’re an aspiring “profitable trader” in India, this is not just a rough patch—it feels like the whole dream is
