Premature exits aren't prudence—they're loss aversion playing tricks on you.

Here's what actually happens: Your position goes green, dopamine surges through your system. Your brain is high on gains. But then anxiety kicks in. The amygdala doesn't want to lose that feeling, so it starts screaming danger before any real structural breakdown occurs in the market.

You hit sell not because your original thesis failed or support levels shattered. You sell because your nervous system craves that comfort of safety. Relief becomes the drug.

The pattern repeats: You close winners too early chasing psychological comfort, while you hold losers hoping to break even. It's backwards, but it's human.

Recognize this dynamic in yourself. Your exit strategy should follow your plan, not your emotional thermostat.