As a funded day trader managing hundreds of thousands in prop firm capital
I'm going to be brutally honest
Over 90% of traders never see a payout
Why? Is the System rigged? The industry a scam?
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I'm going to be brutally honest
Over 90% of traders never see a payout
Why? Is the System rigged? The industry a scam?
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The journey to successful trading is rarely what people expect
I'm going to share four essential lessons from my trading journey
No sugarcoating here—only the truth, which may hurt some feelings.
I'm going to share four essential lessons from my trading journey
No sugarcoating here—only the truth, which may hurt some feelings.
The first step to trading success?
Redefining what "success" means.
It's not just about learning how to chart, manage risk, or trading psychology
It's about self-discovery and growth.
To succeed at the hardest game ever played requires you to operate at your best.
Redefining what "success" means.
It's not just about learning how to chart, manage risk, or trading psychology
It's about self-discovery and growth.
To succeed at the hardest game ever played requires you to operate at your best.
Lesson #1:
Leave your expectations at the door.
Unrealistic goals and fantasies of overnight lambos can derail you before you even begin
This isn't a get-rich-easy scheme
Leave your expectations at the door.
Unrealistic goals and fantasies of overnight lambos can derail you before you even begin
This isn't a get-rich-easy scheme
The market is unpredictable
If you're counting on a steady monthly income
Trading isn't for you
Understand and respect the nature of the market instead of complaining and crying about it
If you're counting on a steady monthly income
Trading isn't for you
Understand and respect the nature of the market instead of complaining and crying about it
As Robert Kiyosaki wisely said
"Paychecks breed complacency."
If you're trading out of desperation for quick cash
You're setting yourself up for failure
"Paychecks breed complacency."
If you're trading out of desperation for quick cash
You're setting yourself up for failure
On to Lesson #2:
Being a skilled analyst doesn’t automatically equate to trading success
We're not paid for marking up charts—we're paid for trading.
Being a skilled analyst doesn’t automatically equate to trading success
We're not paid for marking up charts—we're paid for trading.
Many traders crash and burn due to poor trading psychology
Regardless of their analytical skills
Successful trading requires emotional resilience
Regardless of their analytical skills
Successful trading requires emotional resilience
Mark Douglas' "Trading in the Zone"
Transformed my trading career
It’s a must-read if you're serious about trading
Transformed my trading career
It’s a must-read if you're serious about trading
Claiming you're too busy to read it?
Assess how you're spending your time
Are you investing in your success
Or squandering it on non-value-adding distractions?
Assess how you're spending your time
Are you investing in your success
Or squandering it on non-value-adding distractions?
If hours are wasted on video games but you can't spare time to read a book, you need to reassess.
Success in trading demands sacrifice and discipline.
Success in trading demands sacrifice and discipline.
Lesson #3:
Your personal development is key to trading success
You must evolve as a person to succeed in the markets
This might be the most challenging lesson of all
Your personal development is key to trading success
You must evolve as a person to succeed in the markets
This might be the most challenging lesson of all
Achievements in trading aren't found in technical analysis videos or flashy social media posts
It's about personal growth, dedication, and how much you're willing to give
It's about personal growth, dedication, and how much you're willing to give
Challenge yourself daily
If you hate waking up early, set your alarm for 5 a.m.
Small victories like these can transform your life and trading career
Shift your entire identity to one of success and prosperity
This mindset floods into every aspect of life
If you hate waking up early, set your alarm for 5 a.m.
Small victories like these can transform your life and trading career
Shift your entire identity to one of success and prosperity
This mindset floods into every aspect of life
Trading is all about discipline.
Your success hinges on sticking to a plan, even when the going gets tough
If you can't follow a diet, gym routine, or daily habits then a trading plan will be an impossible challenge for you
Your success hinges on sticking to a plan, even when the going gets tough
If you can't follow a diet, gym routine, or daily habits then a trading plan will be an impossible challenge for you
Lesson #4:
Embrace failure
Each setback offers invaluable lessons
Remember, trading isn't a sprint—it's a marathon
Embrace failure
Each setback offers invaluable lessons
Remember, trading isn't a sprint—it's a marathon
Look at the bigger picture
Every loss is a learning opportunity
Every win a step forward
Your trading journey will be full of both
That's okay
Every loss is a learning opportunity
Every win a step forward
Your trading journey will be full of both
That's okay
Failure isn't a dead end—it's a stepping stone to growth
Use it to
Refine your strategy
Sharpen your skills
Leverage necessary failures to become a better trader
Use it to
Refine your strategy
Sharpen your skills
Leverage necessary failures to become a better trader
Never stop growing
See every day as a chance to improve
If you're committed to becoming the best trader you can be
There are no off days - you must become the human embodiment of success.
See every day as a chance to improve
If you're committed to becoming the best trader you can be
There are no off days - you must become the human embodiment of success.
My final piece of advice?
Share the wisdom.
If you know a trader who could benefit from this thread, pass it on.
Always remember:
How you do anything is how you do everything
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Share the wisdom.
If you know a trader who could benefit from this thread, pass it on.
Always remember:
How you do anything is how you do everything
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