As a developer in the past, I’ve always been drawn to systems — clean logic, predictable outcomes, elegant solutions. But trading? Trading is the exact opposite. It’s messy, unpredictable, and deeply human.
At first, I tried to approach the market like I do software — build a strategy, test it, automate where possible. But the markets don’t run on code alone. They run on psychology, emotion, global events, and a thousand invisible threads.
That clash between logic and chaos forced me to rethink everything I thought I knew about building systems. Trading isn’t just about algorithms or signals. It’s about mindset, discipline, and adapting your approach when the unexpected hits.
Over time, I learned to treat my trading strategy like I do a project: start with a clear structure, iterate fast, test assumptions, and most importantly — expect the system to fail sometimes.
It’s a humbling process. But it’s also one that makes you better, not just as a trader, but as a developer and thinker.
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