Looking back on my trading career, if someone had told me these things in the first year, I probably could have saved two years of detours.

The first thing is **focusing on only one strategy**, don't be fooled by the flashy methodologies in the market. Many people's problem is this—seeing a new signal and wanting to try it, but ending up not mastering anything thoroughly.

Secondly, stick to **1-minute charts**. Short-term trading can help you quickly accumulate experience, allowing you to complete enough trading cycles each day.

Then, the most important thing is to **keep a detailed trading journal**, clearly noting the entry and exit points, reasons, and results of each trade. Don't find it tedious—this is the most direct feedback mechanism.

After completing **30 trades**, you must review and analyze them to identify your patterns— which trades lost the most, and which ones earned steadily. Data doesn't lie.

Finally, don't work in isolation—**find a reliable trading community**, communicate ideas with others, and share lessons. This can accelerate your understanding of the market.

If these five habits had been established earlier, I wouldn't have had to explore in the dark for so long.