DislikedWith that said, I don't know anyone who trades for a living either. I believe it is possible, but it takes a rare combination of a large trading account (lots of money), years of hard work, years of self pyschological analysis, and the will to stay with it all.Ignored
Maybe it is selection bias, maybe not.
The things you listed are what most amateur traders think they need to suceed - a big account, book psychology, perserverence, experience. If I were to hazard a guess, I would say that it is because those are things that a 'regular' person can easily address... and they are all completely subjective. So you always have an excuse for why you arent making money.
Hey look, I did my own psychoanalysis!
DislikedWell in about 3 years I have lost two accounts. Options and Futures Accounts. 4K and 3K. And I consider this EDUCATION.Ignored
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