01/09/2026
People will tell you FOMO is the Fear of Missing Out. What they don't tell you is: FOMO isn't really the fear of missing a trade. It's the fear of missing the fantasy you've created in your own mind.
“What if this trade doubles my account?”
“What if it recovers my losses?”
When you trade for the outcome you want, instead of the setup in front of you, FOMO takes over.
I call this the FOMO Tax.
The solution?
Trade the reality, not your imagination.
Before your next trade, ask yourself:
👉 “What am I expecting this trade to give me?”
🎥 Watch the video to learn the Mirror Exercise and how to manage FOMO.