This year's trading philosophy is simple: everybody can win. But here's the hard truth—most traders don't. Without proper risk management, you can wipe out your entire account in days. It takes just one bad trade, one emotional decision, one ignored signal. With risk management though? That's when the game changes. You stop grinding and start trading smart. Position sizing, stop losses, profit targets—these aren't boring safeguards, they're your edge. The difference between traders who blow up and traders who compound wealth over time isn't luck or market knowledge. It's discipline. It's knowing exactly how much you can afford to lose on any single trade. Win or lose, you live to trade another day.