Good morning, traders…

I recently missed a setup that would’ve netted triple-digit gains in one day. 

The stock pulled back to exactly where I wanted to enter. I had the level marked. I watched it hit my price. 

Then I hesitated…

By the time I came out of my decision-making paralysis, it was already running. The calls ripped 150% in 4 hours, without me…

The regret hit immediately. I kept replaying the decision, asking myself why I didn’t execute when the setup was right there screaming at me.

You know the feeling…

You pass on a setup and watch it go vertical. Or you cut a borderline position for a small loss, then watch it reverse and run exactly where you thought it would go.

Either way, the regret stings. It affects your mind, your body, and your ability to execute on the next opportunity.

But you’re missing a counterintuitive truth about questioning your past decisions…

Regret can actually make you a better trader (if you use it correctly).

There are two types of regret in trading. One clouds you, the other strengthens you. 

Knowing the difference draws the line between all-questioning doubt and emotion-free trade execution.

This Is How Weaponizing Regret Can Make You A Better Trader…

Not All Regrets Are Created Equal

We’ve all felt regret after a missed opportunity, an annoying loss, or a mistimed trade. 

But not all regret is created equal…

Studies show that regret tied to inaction is more painful than regret tied to misaction.

In other words, taking a calculated risk and losing money hurts less than letting a fantastic setup pass you by entirely.

The lesson here is simple:

If you see an undeniable opportunity in the market, take it. 

Just make sure to set your stop loss beforehand. 

That way, even if the trade doesn’t work out, the regret you feel from a small loss will be far more tolerable than a missed home run.

Wayne Gretzky said it best…

The Positive Side of Regret

Regret might be painful, but it’s also useful. 

If you don’t regret your mistakes, you’ll never improve upon them moving forward.

Regret can prompt you to change paths, making different and potentially better trading decisions. 

It redirects your focus, encouraging you to explore new setups and ideas.

By acknowledging your regrets, you’ll be open to trying different approaches in your trading.

If you don’t feel the pain, you’re unlikely to find the motivation to improve. 

Regret is a necessary part of that pain.

How To Use Regret To Your Advantage

Next time you feel regret after a missed trade or a nagging loss, don’t let it consume you…

Harness it. 

Ask yourself: What would you do differently next time? What does this tell you about your process?

Regret from missing a setup should inspire the confidence required to nail the next high-conviction opportunity when it appears.

Regret from a loss should push you to refine your entry criteria.

Think of regret as a mental test that exists to help you grow, improve, and refine. 

To win in this market, you need to be more confident, more tactical, and more ruthless.

That’s why I’m hosting a special 2-day Options Bootcamp next Tuesday, January 27th – Wednesday, January 28th.

Because despite the chaos of the last few months…

We’ve still been able to catch some of the biggest moves in the market, like:

+52% on AAPL (1 day)*

+100% on TSLA (same day)*

+215% on CMCSA (2 weeks)*

+100% on AAPL (1 day)*

+100% on META (same day)*

+200% on HOOD (2 days)*

+294% on GOOGL (4 days)*

I want to show you exactly how we’re doing it…

The scanners, the indicators, and the strategy…

Click here for everything you need to know about the bootcamp.

Happy trading,

Ben Sturgill

*Past performance does not indicate future results