Funny thing about trading to trade well: The profits add up a zillion times faster than they do when making money’s the primary goal. Why? Traders who trade to trade well cut their losses and let their winners run. They cherish and protect their principal. They leave unnecessary risks to others. They recognize whippy, choppy market conditions and stand aside, content to keep their money safe. They make no promises to anyone, including themselves, about take-home money.

– Toni Turner, A Beginner’s Guide to Day Trading Online