On Professionalism in Trading: Purposeful Practice Key Takeaways: 1. Trading psychology meets performance enhancement and focus. 2. Develop a well-oiled machine-like performance under pressure. 3. Practice consistently to ingrain trading skills. 4. Focus on risk management, not just profit. Purposeful Practice Steps: 1. Review market conditions. 2. Identify potential setups. 3. Set price points and stops. 4. Assess risk and reward. 5. Place orders. 6. Monitor and adjust trades. Implementation: 1. Write down your process as a checklist. 2. Start in simulation mode (for beginners) or with minimal size. 3. Focus on consistency and reproducibility. Goals: 1. Develop muscle memory for trading. 2. Enhance performance under pressure. 3. Improve risk management. Sports Psychology Analogy: 1. Train like an athlete. 2. Practice purposefully. 3. Focus on process, not outcome. Actionable Advice: 1. Start with simulation mode or minimal size. 2. Create a trading checklist. 3. Practice consistently. By following these steps and principles, traders can develop the skills and mindset necessary to perform well under pressure and achieve consistent success.