The cycle of inconsistent results, big wins followed by big losses, is a trap we all fall into. Honestly, I don't think a fixed Risk:Reward is the holy grail. Since the market is dynamic, our approach must be dynamic as well.
I've done extensive backtesting, both straightforward and walk-forward, and I have yet to find a setup that guarantees 20/20 positive months. Negative months are bound to happen. What keeps me grounded is pacing myself. Profit? I stop and step away. Loss? I stop and step away. Giving yourself that 'gap' is crucial to survive in this game.
I've done extensive backtesting, both straightforward and walk-forward, and I have yet to find a setup that guarantees 20/20 positive months. Negative months are bound to happen. What keeps me grounded is pacing myself. Profit? I stop and step away. Loss? I stop and step away. Giving yourself that 'gap' is crucial to survive in this game.