Trading on the stock market can be overwhelming. There are so many available choices and factors to consider before you buy stocks that excitement turns into confusion, frustration, panic, anger, guilt, and fear, becoming apathy where nothing gets done. It’s not surprising that new traders give up before they’ve even had a chance to learn the ropes.

What determines whether you’re going to be an active trader or not? More importantly, what keeps you in the game when things get tough? Maybe you want to make some extra cash on the side, or you would like to quit your day job; whatever your motivation, it will never materialize if you don’t have the right mindset.

Every successful stock trader has unique strengths and weaknesses, but they all share some common qualities to keep making that profit. What are those? Find out below.

Endeavor to be objective

Whether you’re trading stocks