Many traders get caught up chasing the perfect call, but here's what the market actually teaches you: your capital matters infinitely more than being right. Sounds simple, yet most people live by the opposite. The brutal truth? The market doesn't reward accuracy. It rewards survival. You could nail ten calls in a row, but one careless trade without proper risk management wipes your account. Meanwhile, traders who play defensively, preserve their dry powder, and stay in the game long enough—they're the ones who eventually capitalize on real opportunities. Respect your money like it's your most valuable asset, because it is. Everything else follows.