Needed this reminder somehow as its something I've realized but often forget in the heat of the experiences playing out, either market going up or down. It's all just a mirage of sorts but albeit very influential on human behaviour.
I think striking that balance between seeing it for what it is but also acting a bit like it is real, in order to play the game better, is a hard balance to strike. This is even more true in terms of holding or taking profits, too.
Very interesting read!