Hello! My name is Shubham Singh. I’m a full-time trader. I took this initiative to start writing this blog, Futures Athlete, as a way to share my journey and experiences since I began trading futures. I’ve already shared how I got introduced to trading on the About Us page, so I won’t go into that story again. All I can say is: “I LOVE TRADING, I LIVE TRADING.”
Trading has become an integral part of my life. Weekends often feel lonely and boring, but they’re essential to prevent burnout. Without proper rest, recovery isn’t possible, and trading demands both mental and emotional resilience.
As this is my first post, I’d like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the readers who visit this blog. My hope is to provide you with content that is educative, logically derived, thought-provoking, and ultimately adds immense value to your trading journey and life.
I chose the name Futures Athlete deliberately. The word “Futures” represents futures trading, the core focus of this blog. The word “Athlete” embodies a person who exhibits exceptional qualities such as:
- Self-discipline
- Time management
- Persistence
- Dedication
- Patience
- Self-esteem
- Grit
- Growth mindset
- Decisiveness
- Self-motivation
- Humility
- A warrior spirit
- Optimism
- The ability to foresee challenges
- The strength to handle failure
Losses in trading are inevitable. They’re as common as daily activities like having dinner, taking breaks, or driving. Unfortunately, many newcomers to this profession enter with the belief that they’ll start winning immediately. This mindset is rooted in our upbringing, where we’re often taught that we’re born to win. But nobody teaches us that sometimes, “You’re born to lose.”
In trading, those who learn to lose well often end up winning a lot. Losses are an inherent part of this business. The earlier you embrace this truth, the better. Losses in trading are akin to the costs incurred in any other business. There’s no business where you make money without spending first. Like any business, in trading, you must buy before you can sell. The only difference is that price fluctuations in trading are abrupt and unpredictable.
Nothing is truly linear in trading except losses and learning. There’s a popular saying in trading: “Either you earn something, or you learn something.”
Thank you for joining me on this journey. Let’s grow and learn together as we navigate the world of futures trading!