It's been a looooooooong road on the journey as a trader. Doesn't seem like a long time, but it's almost been 8 years. In that time I can't quantify what I've learned when it comes to trading, but it's a lot floating around in this massive head of mine. With the gigantic cloud of negativity floating over trading in both currency and stocks, it's harder than ever to find good information. Partly because a lot of people are just looking to make a buck with a bullshit group, book, indicator, or rehashed information that you can find on babypips.com, or another trading website. But, I digress, I'm still going. I made the decision a when I first learned how to trade, that this was what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. It only took me until the age 33 to finally figure out what my guidance counselor was trying to when I was 17 and 18. I mean who the hell knows anything of financial relevance at that age yet alone what they want to do? The long road has been mostly studying the craft, trying to get a better, find an edge, anything to give me an extra 2% in the win column for both currency and stocks. While also cutting down my losses. I've blown accounts, failed a prop firm exam, had days where I wanted to quit, asked myself "Are you serious man, what the fuck are you doing?!" Yet I persevere, and I must be a glutton for punishment because I'm still at it. In an age where everyone has the fast food mentality of I want it now, since I've learned how to trade, it's the exact opposite in my mind. I have a deeper understanding of how to be a better trader, and be a better human being. In the trade space, patience is currency (I know this now). The majority of the time, I'm waiting for a setup to happen as opposed to just trading to trade. I am now better at dealing with personal issues that may arise due to the fact that I have a more disciplined approach to how I approach everything. The road has been long, and I have yet to reach my destination, but that's where the discipline comes in. Sometimes you have to say "That's just the way it is" and not spend countless hours on the why. Though this may only reach a few eyes, please, don't give up. Even if you aren't a trader. Maybe you're a gamer and you like to stream, maybe you're a foodie who loves not only a fabulous meal, but you love to photograph the food and post the pics on several platforms. Whatever the case, stay the course and don't give up. Maybe this road will take you toward another passion. If so, that's okay. If not, well that's okay too. Just keep going and get great a disciplining your disappointment.
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