As I sat there, watching my trading terminal flash angry red numbers, I learned a lesson about market volatility that no business school could have taught me. At the same time, some assets on the market can be traded with high volatility, while others go at a moderate pace. Walk before you run:The cemetery of failed trading startups is filled with companies that scaled too quickly. Related: How to Manage Risk and Make Money in This Volatile MarketThe truth about market volatility is that it separates the professionals from the amateurs. So, the next time markets turn chaotic, remember: Volatility isn't something to survive — it's something to capitalize on.