Trading in the markets is one of the most stressful professions on the planet. Prices are constantly in motion, and you need to be consistently and effectively processing an amount of information that would leave the average person dizzy and reeling. On top of all this you are competing with some of the smartest people in the world who are also trying to capitalize on every single trading opportunity that you find.
 Dealing with uncertainty everyday: Most people have a pretty good idea of what the day, week and month will bring. Traders know that everything can change in a matter of hours if not minutes…or even seconds! The markets will quickly overwhelm any trader who gets complacent and is not constantly on their toes.

 Risk of failure: Making the right call on a trade is one of the greatest feelings in the world, and the rewards from trading are hard to beat. However, the corollary to this upside are the enormous potential losses from failure. Every decision in trading can have significant negative consequences.

Unmet expectations: Whether it is workplace targets or the goals that you have set for yourself, the market is not always going to cooperate when you want it to. Riding out the inevitable market lows can really take its toll after a while.