One of the biggest lessons from my trading journey has been learning not to let the market consume my life There will always be another trade. Another setup. Another red day to bounce back from and another green day to build on. It just goes on and on Personally unless it’s a record day/week I don’t really talk about the day to day with my wife. I do talk about it if I’m going through a challenging phase, because it’s great to have perspective from someone outside the bubble + it gives you a reason to celebrate when things are good again. Otherwise, on most days when it’s 4pm I pretty much mentally clock out. Later in the evening I’ll review charts as a routine but at this point I’m not really consumed about trading/my positions after the close The goal is to stay consistent through the ups and downs without letting either define you. One day isn’t really a big deal, neither is one week. Protect your capital, protect your mindset, and make time for the people and experiences that matter outside the screens Trading is a long game. And it will take time. In the meantime, build a life you actually are happy about while you are on the journey. Don’t let the years pass you by without living it to the fullest.