Of course, there will be loneliness. But no matter what industry you are in, there are downsides to it, just like the process of two people getting along. Only by accepting each other's flaws and becoming more compatible can you move forward smoothly. Loneliness is the norm for traders; if your trading environment is bustling, it's likely that you won't reach the stage of stable profits.

Why are mature traders often lonely?

It's because there are still few people who share the same trading philosophy, making it really hard to find people who resonate at the same frequency for meaningful discussions.

In reality, there aren't many people who trade, and even fewer who are proficient at it. At social gatherings, everyone likes to talk about stock investing, but most of it is teasing and idle chatter, with very little effective communication.

Online, there are various groups for discussion, with members of varying skill levels. Everyone likes to express their understanding of trading and their views on the market, but in fact, many people have incorrect trading philosophies, and they influence each other, which can easily lead to trading biases. Most of the discussions in these groups are ineffective.

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Therefore, mature traders have their own trading world and are not keen on discussions.

Some people trade using trend indicators, while others use oscillators. The indicators are different, the trading thought processes are different, the holding time frames are different, and the resulting trading systems are vastly different, making discussion unnecessary.

Every trader who has grown has gone through a very long, very difficult, and very painful process of building their trading system. They all have their own understanding of trading and realize that there are no magical indicators or methods in the financial markets. They have lost the desire to explore other people's trading methods and are not enthusiastic about discussions.

At the beginning of trading, you see the mountain as a mountain; in the middle of trading, you see the mountain is not a mountain; at the end of trading, you see the mountain is still a mountain.

When you reach this level, you will feel the sense of loneliness coming, because you will find that there are too few people standing by your side.How can one alleviate this sense of loneliness?

In fact, there's no need to dispel it, as I've grown accustomed to it over the years, even enjoying this feeling of solitude to some extent.

Don't think I'm abnormal just yet, because the world of trading is one of clear order; it doesn't have as many interpersonal complexities as the real world. There's no need to compromise with anyone; you just need to follow the trading rules you've set for yourself, execute every detail well, and judge from your past trading actions whether you've made mistakes and if there's a need for improvement. You won't face any blame from others.

This state actually brings a strong sense of freedom; you can do as you please within the bounds of the rules. Initially, I found trading exhilarating for the thrill, the rush of adrenaline, but later, after achieving stable profits, strictly adhering to my trading system became my sense of achievement. Watching the growth of my account balance also brings a sense of accomplishment.

In the world of trading, I have my freedom and a sense of achievement, so even if I have to endure some loneliness, it's a small price to pay.

Moreover, I've started writing articles online and making videos, interacting with more traders, which has also effectively dispelled my occasional feelings of loneliness.

After years of trading, it has changed my worldview, outlook on life, and values. I've come to see human nature more clearly and have a more detached view of most things in life. I no longer care about others' disdain, and I just smile indifferently at others' flattery. I prefer to spend more time alone, reading, running, and browsing news and information.

So, there's not much need to dispel this sense of loneliness; it's fine to coexist peacefully with it.

Finally, let me say that trading is indeed a solitary battle and will inevitably come with a sense of loneliness, especially when trading full-time. If you find it hard to endure this solitary state, it might mean that you're not necessarily suited for trading, and finding another path could be a good solution. If you enjoy this state of solitude, it will greatly benefit your reflection and thinking, which is very helpful for doing well in trading. Let's encourage each other.