Real weakness
Definition · Level 14 · Markets & pitch
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A genuine, job-relevant flaw named together with the habit that fixes it. “Perfectionist” and “no weakness” both read as evasive.
Example
“I held losers too long; now I write my stop before I enter.”
Where Tradecraft teaches it
Level 14 · Markets & pitch, in the lesson “Fit questions and recovering from a miss”: Answer “why trading?” and “why this desk?” with evidence, name a real weakness, and reset after a miss.
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