We’ve all been there—taking a loss that stings.

And then the instinct kicks in…

You think:

“I’ll make it back on the next one.”

That’s called revenge trading—and it’s one of the fastest ways to turn a small loss into a big mistake.

When emotions take over, discipline goes out the window.

You abandon your plan.

You chase a setup that isn’t really there.

And before you know it, you’re compounding losses instead of controlling them.

You CAN NOT let this happen!

The best traders know that one bad trade is no big deal—as long as you stop it there.

Take a breath.

Review the trade.

Learn from it.

And move on when your next real setup shows up.

Trading isn’t about being perfect or being right all the time.

It’s about staying in control and stacking small wins over time.

Here’s to discipline and avoiding revenge trading,

– The NavigationTrading Team