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A shorter one for you today, keeping it simple
Back when I was still bleeding trades, I trapped myself in a cycle, all too familiar to many.
The day would start with a lineup of YouTube videos, a quick dive into Reddit, and a scroll through Twitter.
Two hours of consumption later, I was left with 17 different opinions and zero actionable trades.
I was overwhelmed by information.
Every trading guru had a new “edge.”
Every chart introduced a new line.
Each video pitched a "must-use" indicator that I wasn't yet implementing.
So, I layered them all into my strategy:
RSI, MACD, Order blocks, Fibonacci retracements.
Before long, my charts resembled a Jackson Pollock painting, just an abstract mess of lines and signals.
And the results?
Still subpar.
The problem wasn't the market; it was my approach.
I was consuming more but achieving less, each new piece of content adding to the confusion rather than clarity.
So what did I learn?
Clarity comes from focusing on a few key concepts, not from overwhelming yourself with information.
You've got to stop chasing every new trend and start mastering the foundational principles that consistently drive results,
Like liquidity sweeps and fair value gaps.
By cutting down on content and concentrating on refined strategies, I transformed my approach and, consequently, my results.
It's about simplicity, not complexity.
If you're ready to move past information overload and start seeing genuine progress,
start by filtering out the noise and honing in on what truly matters.
And if you're eager to gain deeper insights,
It offers structured, valuable content that can guide you toward smarter simpler trading decisions.
Again, simplicity, not complexity.
Talk this weekend,
Atif.
P.S. For those of you who joined Iron Forged before the 50% sale ended, congrats on taking the leap.
For those who didn’t, congrats on not giving in to FOMO.
It’s still there for you, It’ll cost you about the price of a steak dinner more.
But if you actually use it, you’ll still feel like you're robbing me.
Things are going to start ramping up soon,