4 simple trading philosophies

With the exciting news of basso_tom upcoming visit to Singapore next month and the opportunity for an in-person traders' meetup, I revisited his interview in "The New Market Wizards" over the weekend.

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His 4 simple trading philosophies remain a timeless guide for traders of all styles. Whether you’re a system trader with a long term trend following approach or an intraday swing/mean reversion strategist like MoistMango12, BrianLeeTrades, TheOneLanceB, these principles hold universal value:

1. Treat trading as a business, not just a collection of isolated trades.

2. Focus on the process rather than the outcome of individual trades.

3. Maintain a balanced lifestyle to support peak trading performance.

4. Using position sizing as a key risk management tool

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