I’ve mentored hundreds over 20 years. The pattern is always the same.
Most quit at month 9-12—just before they break through.
Timeline of the Average Trader’s Journey
Month 1-3: Excitement and overconfidence—dreams of big profits
Month 4-8: Reality hits, losses mount, frustration builds
Month 9-12: Desperation or giving up
Month 13+: Those who endure start seeing consistency and real progress
TIMING EXPECTATIONS wrong kills more trading careers than bad analysis.
The psychological reality: Success feels slower than failure.
The uncomfortable truth:
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Timing expectations kill more trading careers than bad analysis.
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Success always feels slower than failure.
Are You on the Wrong Timeline?
You’re setting yourself up to quit if you:
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Expect monthly profits in year one
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Get discouraged after a few losing weeks
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Compare your month 6 to someone’s year 6
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Think successful traders never experience drawdowns
The Reality Check (from thousands of students):
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Year 1: Focus on not losing money, build your process
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Year 2: Aim for breakeven consistency
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Year 3+: Sustainable profitability finally becomes possible
I teach this realistic progression because false hope destroys accounts.
The traders who make it aren’t those who are most talented—they’re those who are most patient.
How long have you been trading? Are your expectations helping or hurting your journey?
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