What ruins even the most talented traders?

Social media, hands down.

You watch the charts move, see some alpha on your timeline, get caught up in the hype cycle—and suddenly you're second-guessing your strategy. FOMO trades, panic exits, impulsive entries when sentiment flips. The constant stream of takes and hot takes makes it impossible to stick to your thesis.

The winners? They stay offline. They keep their edge sharp and their emotions in check. Social media noise is basically a tax on good trading.