A Traders Mission And Goal It is the mission of the trader to become a financially successful long-term trader. This can be achieved when the trader adopts and accepts The 10 Keys of Successful Trading. The trader must commit to live by the three disciplines that create the successful trader. 1. The trader must believe in The 10 Keys to Successful Trading and merge them into his personality. His success is dependent on creating a trading plan, and maintaining the discipline to TRADE THE PLAN! 2. The trader must commit himself to continued education and learn as much as he can about technical analysis and the psychology of successful trading. He must use logic, and not his emotions, in trading. The trader must learn to trade in control, not out of control! 3. The trader must map out a sound plan of equity management to insure a return on his investment. A successful plan is to trade no more than 20% of a margin account and risk no more than 5 to 10% of that account on any single trade. Levels Of A Trader LEVEL ONE: Beginner Trader - To study and paper trade for a minimum of one month with imaginary money, gaining the experience required to establish a track record of profitable performance. LEVEL TWO: Advanced Beginner - To trade one or two lots with real money, working through emotions and establishing a track record of making money. LEVEL THREE: Competent Trader - To trade in control with equity management, achieving a financial return. LEVEL FOUR: Proficient Trader - To trade based on my belief, education, and experience and achieves a financial return. LEVEL FIVE: Expert Trader - To mechanically execute profitable trades with no emotion.