Discipline is often times the single factor that separates the winners from the losers; not trading methods, chart interpretation, proprietary indicators or research, just discipline.

Not only is trading discipline one of the most important qualities of a trader, it is also one of the most neglected disciplines. So why do most traders neglect it? To properly answer this question, we need to dissect human psychology and behavior and look at why traders do the things they do. In this article, we will discuss why trading discipline is so difficult to master and suggest some immediate steps you can take to improve your chances of staying disciplined and finding success in the stock market.