What kept you going when you wanted to quit?

Almost every trader has a quitting point: the blown account, the losing streak, the moment it all felt pointless. Some quit and came back; some stayed. The reasons for staying are worth collecting.

What kept you going when you wanted to quit? — drawdown and recovery diagram
An equity curve during a drawdown and its recovery

Share:

  • the low point
  • what made you continue or return
  • what you'd say to someone at that point now
What kept you going when you wanted to quit? — risk-reward diagram
A risk-reward ratio of 1 to 2

Honest stories only — this thread is for the person two weeks behind you.

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