I started trading in 2020
I met and talked to so many other beginner traders back then
Some of them were much smarter, more talented and more disciplined than me
Yet now I’m a profitable trader and they’re not
Why?
Because they quit and I didn’t
That’s literally the only reason
If you just never quit, eventually you’ll start to put the pieces together and become a successful trader
The reason the failure rate is so high in trading is because most people just never make it that far
“It’s just money. It’s made up.”
Money is nothing more than a shared belief system. Paper. Numbers on a screen. A social contract.
The real currency?
Value.
Every dollar earned is a reflection of a problem solved, a need fulfilled, or a life improved.
Too many people chase money.
The smartest people chase value.
Because when you create enough value, money follows.
Markets will boom. Markets will crash. History repeats.
But one principle never changes:
Create value. Get rewarded.
Money is the scorecard, not the game.
If you’re going through a tough time with trading
KEEP GOING
Believe me, I’ve been there
Staying up all night backtesting, people doubting me, I even quit a few times
But it’s all worth it now
I’m funded $1.2m and can make money from anywhere in the world
I’m genuinely living the life I dreamed of a few years ago
Anyone can do this - LOCK IN brother
And NEVER give up
I don’t smoke, do drugs or drink alcohol
I workout every day, do hyroxes and I’m training for a marathon
Every night I go to sleep at the same time, every morning I wake up at the same time
This is a “boring” life for most people - but this lifestyle is what allows me to be a profitable trader
Crazy lifestyles are not compatible with trading
SOME people can be profitable traders while still partying, drinking and all that stuff on a regular basis - but these people are few and far between
Most people I know (including me) perform a lot better when they’re living the lifestyle of a professional athlete - fully locked in to their craft
Trading isn’t any different
I’ve been in this game for years
Seen so many promising traders quit before they made it
Don’t let this be you
This game can truly change your life if you never give up on it
Elon Musk advice to ambitious people:
Try to read a lot of books (read broadly), ingest as much information as you can and develop a good general knowledge.
@t0mbfx You're an inspiration to me. I'm going through a rough patch with my trading, but I'm sticking to my plan and routine. You've been a huge source of motivation.
I’d rather take 2 trades a week and get paid
Than take 20 trades a week and get humbled
More activity won’t help with your trading
Better execution will