Fear of profit - yes, it exists.

Imagine a situation: you invest in stocks that rise by 5% over two days. You gain 1000 zł and close the position because you are afraid the market will turn. After a few days, it turns out that the stocks have risen by another 10%. Instead of 1000 zł, you could have gained 3000 zł. How much did it cost you? The difference is 2000 zł. This situation repeats itself month after month. Over the course of a year, that's 24,000 zł that you could have had in your account. Unfortunately, the fear of profit still keeps you in check. Perhaps you are afraid that the profit will disappear, but in reality, you are losing potential thousands of złoty every year.

From the experience of many traders, it appears that the fear of profit is a reaction to uncertainty and the fear of losing what has already been gained. In psychology, this is called 'fear of success'. Your thoughts revolve around the possibility of losing what you have already acquired, so you act quickly to secure it. But this is just a defense mechanism that paradoxically leads to losses. You block the full potential of your investments because instead of thinking about profits, you focus on avoiding possible losses.

Fear of profit in the long term is a recipe for financial disaster. From traders' experience, the more times you close a position too early, the more you train yourself to sabotage your successes. Logically speaking, the market is not your enemy. Your enemy is the inability to accept that profits are a natural part of the game. Suppressing success is like braking a car on the highway - you won't reach your destination, and you will only expose yourself to danger.

From the experience of many traders, the key is to develop a healthy approach to risk and acceptance of profits. Here is a principle that can help you: 'Hold the profit to the planned level'. Determine in advance what profit level you want to reach and keep your nerves in check. Every time you feel tempted to close early, remind yourself that the plan is your ally. Decide on a strategy beforehand and stick to it, even when emotions start to take center stage. Trust your decisions and be consistent.

For a week, stick to the rule 'Hold the profit to the planned level'. Set a profit target for each position and stick to it, regardless of emotions.