Learning the hard way: How ignoring sleep for late-night trading sessions backfired on my investments
Many beginners are told that relentless market monitoring, even at the cost of sleep, is essential for success. I strongly disagree, as my own experience showed that sleep deprivation clouded my judgment and hurt my returns. After weeks of staying up tracking after-hours movements, I made a hasty decision to sell a solid ETF based on fatigue-induced anxiety. In contrast, when I committed to a full night's rest, I avoided reactive trades and held through volatility, which improved my outcomes. Treating sleep as a non-negotiable part of my routine has been more valuable than any quick tip I've read. Shouldn't we frame rest as a foundational investment in our decision-making capacity?