“Keep It Simple”
🤔 Is That Strictly True in Trading?
Finding the Balance Between Simplicity and Strategic Thinking
“Keep things simple”
“Don’t overcomplicate it”
Sound advice, but if trading was just as simple as buying low, selling high, would the failure rate be so high?
I don’t think it would.
So where’s the sweet spot between simplicity and complexity?
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Here’s my take:
Simplicity comes from your strategy, checklist, rules, and trade thesis.
Complexity doesn’t come from the strategy itself…it comes from thinking ahead.
The best traders aren’t just reacting to price; they’re anticipating the next few moves.
This ability to think multiple steps ahead helps you:
Pinpoint better trade opportunities Stay out of noise and avoid unnecessary trades Train your prediction muscle to improve decision-making
Ask yourself:
If price breaks this key level, what are the three most likely scenarios? Which presents the best trade opportunity? How can I structure my trade to capitalise on it?
Thinking like this shifts you from random execution to strategic precision.
I dive deeper into this in my latest podcast episode:
The Market’s a Chess Game… Are You Thinking 3 Moves Ahead?
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Have a listen – it might just help you clear up the way you view the whole “keep it simple” narrative.