Trading is not a shortcut, but a channel for changing one's destiny. No one is born free; some people just endure the years that others give up on. You envy others who sip coffee on a weekday afternoon, type away trading by the seaside, and book a flight to Paris anytime during the workweek. You think that’s luck, having a background, or good fortune. But what you don’t see is— they once sat alone in front of their computers until 3 AM, constantly testing strategies and cutting losses; they also went months without making a dime, even facing skepticism from their families about whether they were gambling; they withstood all the loneliness, breakdowns, and lack of understanding. I spent 3 years without dating, buying bags, or socializing, desperately learning trading. It’s not because I’m proud; it’s because I really don’t want to live a life of watching others’ faces and worrying about rent at the end of the month. This isn’t about bragging; it’s a real version showing that an ordinary person can also turn their life around. Trading is not a shortcut, but it’s an opportunity that a few are willing to endure. The price of freedom has never been cheap, but you deserve it. If you’re quietly working hard for your destiny, remember not to give up. It’s not that you’re not smart enough; it’s that many people can’t withstand the darkest nights.