As 2019 comes to a close, I will say … it’s been a year full of ups and downs for me. A lot has been going on in my personal life; my emotional resilience was stress-tested on many occasions, but it’s been a wonderful opportunity to renew my commitment to mindfulness, openness, wisdom, and compassion.

The world is an uncertain and risky place. I’m sure this is no surprise to you. Risk is everywhere and associated with almost everything. And, like it or not, risk is a big part of trading. Losses are going to happen, and we’ll all have to deal with them on a regular basis.