I can't agree completely. Topic starter said that the good trader should understand how the market works and have self-confidence. Yes, doing the same thing a long time develops your control and trading becomes a real habit, you get confidence. However, it's all not about a routine, it's all about experties. Routine is actions, that you were doing for a long time, that they became mechanical and you're doing them without thinking. But trader should always think about market and try not to miss anything. Getting too automatic can lead you astray.