Trading survival depends less on being right every time and more on preventing one mistake from becoming catastrophic.
Define risk before entry
Know the entry, invalidation level and maximum acceptable loss before placing a trade. Position size should follow from that risk, not from excitement or available margin.
A stop is not a guarantee
Stop orders can execute away from the intended level during gaps or low liquidity. Keep risk conservative and understand product mechanics. Leverage magnifies both profit and loss.
Use daily and weekly limits
A predefined loss limit can interrupt revenge trading. When reached, stop and review. Record the setup, execution and emotional state in a journal.
Avoid borrowed money
Do not trade with emergency funds or money required for living expenses. Many individuals are better served by long-term diversified investing than frequent leveraged activity.