Bear market anxiety? First, accept a harsh truth. The trading gurus you see? Most were already wealthy. Someone with $100K making a 2% swing trade to earn $2,000— you only notice “another $2,000 profit,” but not their capital or the cost of their mistakes. What can an average person do? There’s an opportunity—but it’s hard. Because you can’t afford to lose. Others can afford to lose for three to five years while learning; you can’t. So you must: Actively control your emotions and avoid being driven by FOMO. Actively set stop-losses—better to miss a trade than lose money. Find the trades with the highest risk-reward ratio to maximize small bets. Your starting line is different—comparing yourself to others only breeds anxiety. Accept mediocrity, and you’ll realize how precious every small step forward truly is. Your goal is consistent profitability, not instant wealth. Extra gains are luck; staying grounded is skill. Focus on yourself—don’t compare.