The Power of Belief in the Unknown
We crave certainty, but real growth lives in the unknown. Belief is the bridge we cross when knowledge falls short.
BEFORE YOU READ
Get the latest of the DIGEST
newsletter sent straight to your inbox.
Stay updated with the latest DIGEST newsletter sent straight to your inbox. Join a community of over 500 traders gaining valuable and actionable trading insights from Spacemonkey.
We all crave certainty. It’s comfortable, safe, and predictable. The mind finds solace in knowing the outcome before taking the leap. But life, trading, entrepreneurship—these fields don’t play by the rules of certainty. They exist in the realm of the unknown, where only those who embrace it find growth and success.
A quote that recently struck a chord with me is this:
“You can only believe in what you don’t know.”
Belief vs. Knowledge
Knowledge is powerful, but belief is transformative. Knowledge tells you the path exists. Belief pushes you to walk it. It’s the secret sauce of every innovator, trader, and creator who dares to challenge the norm.
When you enter a trade without absolute certainty of its outcome, what do you rely on? Your analysis, your experience, and ultimately, your belief in your strategy. That belief bridges the gap between preparation and execution. It carries you when the outcome is anything but guaranteed.
Why Belief Matters More Than You Think
In trading, many chase the illusion of perfect knowledge—trying to eliminate all risks, seeking the one formula that will guarantee success. But here’s the truth: perfect knowledge doesn’t exist. Markets change, conditions shift, and certainty becomes an illusion.
Yet, it’s not just trading where this applies. Every new venture, every first step into the unknown, requires belief. Whether you’re launching a new business, creating content, or investing in yourself, belief is what pushes you past analysis paralysis and fear of failure. It’s what keeps you moving when logic tells you to stop.
Embracing the Unknown
Most people resist the unknown. They view it as a dark void, filled with risk and potential failure. But the truth is, that’s where life happens. Growth doesn’t come from standing still; it comes from taking the leap.
When you’re faced with a choice, and you don’t know the outcome, remember: “You can only believe in what you don’t know.” If you already knew it, there would be no space for belief. There would be no leap.
In trading, in life, in every pursuit that requires you to stretch beyond your comfort zone, remember that belief is the bridge you cross when certainty isn’t an option. And it’s the only bridge that leads to discovery.
Action Steps for Today:
1. Identify one area of your life where you’re holding back because you crave certainty.
2. Ask yourself: If I had full belief in this, what action would I take?
3. Take one step forward, armed with belief, and embrace the unknown.
When you lean into belief, you step into the realm where growth, innovation, and true fulfillment thrive. So today, dare to believe in what you don’t know. That’s where the magic happens.
Who is Spacemonkey?
Silicon Valley to ‘The Street’
Before SpacemonkeyPRO, I spent a significant part of my career as a Product Designer in a leading tech firm in Silicon Valley. That role sharpened my ability to create meaningful, user-focused solutions—expertise I'm now applying to transform the way people approach trading. My goal is to shake off the misconceptions surrounding trading as mere gambling and introduce a more structured, predictable strategy. Emphasizing the importance of psychology, effective account management, and teamwork, I'm committed to leading members toward a trading philosophy where discipline leads to success.
When you’re ready, here’s how I can help you
I can help you by trading live with you, leveraging over a decade of experience and millions in profits. Over the last decade, I’ve developed a Playbook—a collection of strategies I use daily to trade any market condition, ensuring profitability and safety even when the market isn’t favorable.