Carl's 2 Cents:

Learning to like losses is difficult, but this is something all Forex traders must go through.  Having a small loss is much better in the trading game than a large loss.  It's easier to make back the money and it is healthier for you psychologically.  When you leave a losing position in the market, you'd probably lose sleep, constantly worry about the position, and can't really concentrate on your work.  Once you cut the loss, you'd instantly feel much better.  That is why I follow the 3% rule at all times.  For each trade, I do not loose more than 3% of the account capital.  If it does happen, I cut the loss and move on. 

As a Forex trader you have to learn how to take losses. Period. Don't be a crybaby. Learn how to take losses.

Learning how to take losses is one of the most important lessons you must learn if you want to survive as a trader. Nobody is 100% right all the time.

Losses are inevitable. Even Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods lose sometimes and they're considered the best in their field.

There will be trading streaks where you'll have a number of successful consecutive trades, but that will eventually come to an end you will take a loss.

As that point it’s very important not to lose your head, you must remain in control of yourself. Don't have a cow man.

Take a break. Calm down and relax. Take a chill pill dude.

Until you've regained a clear mind and an ability to think logically again, stay out of the market.

Don’t whine about your loss and never carry a prejudice against a loss.

The key to manage losses is to cut them quickly before a small loss becomes a large one.

I repeat. The key to manage losses is to cut them quickly before a small loss becomes a large one.

Never ever think that you will never lose. That's just ludicrous. Losses are just like profits, it’s all part of the trader’s universe.

Losses are unavoidable. Get over the loss and move on to the next trade.

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