Do top-notch traders still need to work?
To be honest, if you have already established a mature trading system that can achieve stable profits, you really do not need to rely on a salary to make a living. Trading itself can become a profession and can bring sufficient income and freedom.
But the reality is that there is a long way to go from the moment you start engaging in trading to truly achieving "making a living from trading." Many people need to work to secure basic living and stabilize their mindset because they haven't crossed that threshold yet.
If you are just starting in this field, the following tips may help you avoid some detours:
1️⃣ Give up the fantasy of getting rich overnight; it is even less realistic than dreaming. Trading is a long-term battle; it’s not about who runs faster, but who goes further. First, be grounded and lay a solid foundation.
2️⃣ Ask yourself seriously: Do you really love trading? Are you willing to continuously learn, endure pressure, and face uncertainty? Without intrinsic motivation, it's hard to persist until the end.
3️⃣ Never dive into full-time trading from the start. It’s recommended to work while learning and use spare cash for small-scale trading. Keeping your main income allows you to maintain a more stable mindset and make more rational decisions.
4️⃣ Start with small amounts of capital to personally experience the market's ups and downs. Only by truly experiencing profits and losses can you understand your emotional fluctuations and learn to control your mindset—this is the core course for traders.
5️⃣ Manage risk well and avoid going all-in. Always leave yourself some escape routes and reasonably diversify your positions. Surviving allows you to wait for the opportunities that truly belong to you in the market.
This path is not easy, but if you can persist until the end, it will reward you with gains far beyond material wealth. Let’s work hard together.