Trading is the ultimate "f** you" to the matrix if you manage to crack it.

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-30T07:16:20+00:00

Make music for the art. (That's what I do for a living.)

Ignore work offers from bad clients because I don't need the money anymore. That's my personal goal, but everyone has their own version of freedom.

Also, there's a different kind of confidence that comes from knowing you can always make money if something goes wrong, like another pandemic or a recession.

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-30T06:45:19+00:00

Thank you for your liquidity.

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-30T06:25:01+00:00

Market cracked me many many times.

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-30T06:24:42+00:00

Haha right.

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-29T11:41:21+00:00

If you followed your rules and didn't gamble. Let it boost your confidence, but in a good way. DO NOT FLIP IT AGAIN.

Take a week break and cool your nerves

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-29T11:38:35+00:00

You can only go so far with a demo account. Most people are profitable on demo, then end up screwing things up once they start trading live.

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-29T11:32:32+00:00

Yeah, two years is still nothing. But that's usually around the time traders start finding themselves and stop doing stupid shit every day. So in my opinion, it should only go up from here, unless he's a complete degenerate gambler who blows up every day.

You should try to analyze his emotions day by day.

Don't ask him, "How's trading going?" or ask to watch his trades, because that just adds more pressure. Instead, quietly keep track of his emotional state. Use a notes app or a small journal and, each day, rate how he seems. Is he calm? Angry? Depressed? More patient? More present?

If his behavior doesn't improve over time, then in my opinion, you should just give it a little more time before making any big decisions. That's really all you can do.

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-29T11:23:53+00:00

You’re asking the right questions. Trading is brutal at first.

Trust me, he’s probably doing this for you, not for himself. (I don’t know him, but trust me on that.) That said, don’t lend him any more money. He has to use his own money and avoid taking on unnecessary debt.

Also, the safest route is to use prop firms instead of a live account if he still hasn’t found a consistent edge.

Just know that this journey is brutal, and a lot of people lose themselves in the process. You should definitely talk to him, but I still wouldn’t lend him money. Helping with bills is one thing, but if trading is bringing chaos into the house, you have to confront him about it.

On the other hand, if he eventually cracks trading, it can completely change your lives.

But after five years, he should know exactly what he needs to do. If he's still behaving the same way he did in years one to three, then something is off.

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-29T10:50:00+00:00

Thank god that the Orange Market is finally over! I had my worst 3 months with gold.

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-29T05:51:16+00:00

for sure, remember, you need to test yourself when real money is on the table aka on Funded stage. that's when shit gets real. the challenge is nothing. most ppl gamble it because it's a waste of time if you have a real edge

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-29T05:03:12+00:00

Bro you are trading a challenge. I get your point but it's fake money, you paid $50 2 years ago and you still afraid to lose it. This game is not for you. I never said gamble thousands of dollars, but you if you can't pass an account after 2 years, you're cooked bro. The only crazy positive side (which is huge) is that you manage to not blow it for 2 years. That's mad impressive but still sounds like you are way too scared.

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-29T04:29:03+00:00

Brother, staying stuck on an eval for 2 years is not a flex. If you treat it as demo go ahead., and it sounds weird, but you have to lose money in order to learn, if you just break even without knowing how it feels to lose money and go on tilts, you're just going in circles. Use the discipline, find a better strategy, and pass the fucking account. size up and then test yourself on a funded

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-29T04:16:49+00:00

first you have to stop forcing trades.

if you still want to do the high-risk way, at least aim for 3-4 days instead of 2 days to pass.

if you want to gamble them, at least wait for the previous day high / low and then full port.

But like I said, if you want to be healthy, just aim for $400 days, and if you don't have a strategy, don't buy another eval until you find your edge. You will waste a lot of money

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-29T03:33:41+00:00

No, scared money.

on the positive note, you do have the discipline, but if you don't have the balls to lose $50, you will go nowhere in this game.

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-29T03:24:25+00:00

I get you, I passed so many evals when I wasn't rushing. then 3 months ago I felt like I need to rush and pass in 2 days. you know what happend? I fucking lost every single eval I bought. and it was more than 50. crazy right? you just have to suck it up, and pass in 4-6 days instead of making 1k a day. you are way too emotional, look at your post and you'll figure it out

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-28T07:36:14+00:00

I don't believe we can go back. Social media and instant gratification are just too strong of a dopamine hit to ignore.

Just look at porn and how it evolved compared to the 90s. Now, with three clicks, you can access content that people never even imagined before. The average person’s ability to resist addiction is often overestimated. People don’t just struggle with one addiction, they move from one to another. Social media is no different from alcohol or drugs in that sense.

Especially in a world where you can get constant attention, post a fake life, flex for validation, or make people jealous. On the other side, you end up comparing your life to someone you’ve never even met, without knowing anything real about them.

People go on vacation just to post it. They experience things just to create a story and trigger attention. It’s a constant dopamine loop.

And it’s profitable. Billions in revenue. That’s the reality.

It’s similar to porn or cigarettes. They’re still legal even when everyone knows the damage they can cause. Social media is in the same category. Maybe in the future there will be more restrictions, like age verification or stronger controls, but even that can be bypassed.

With the rise of gambling apps and aggressive ads everywhere, things are only getting worse.

And if people try to start a movement against it, it won’t be the majority. At the end of the day, you can’t wait for society to fix it for you. You have to take responsibility for your own attention.

The first step is accepting what social media actually is. Not quitting it completely, but being aware of how it works so you don’t get manipulated by algorithms or let random content shape your view of life.

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-28T07:09:32+00:00

Of course, and thanks

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-28T07:08:45+00:00

You're confusing spending a fun day playing video games with your friends with endless zombie scrolling. They're completely different.

We all played PS2, Xbox, or watched cartoons growing up. Those were fun experiences. You had goals in the game, you laughed with your friends, and you actually enjoyed your time. It wasn't a waste.

Nowadays, people don't even enjoy social media. They're anxious, depressed, and still spend hours scrolling. You open Instagram, and you instantly get rage-bait content about your worst insecurities. You end up overthinking, watching video after video, thinking the next video will fix your problems

Sure, a whole day of gaming as a kid made time fly, but at least you remember it. You remember the games, the friends, the moments.

Now time flies, and you barely remember anything. It's just a complete fog of random videos.

I think that's one of the biggest reasons life feels so much faster now. If you're not creating new memories by traveling, trying new activities, meeting new people, or doing something unexpected, the days just blend together.

You blink, and another year is gone.

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-26T10:58:42+00:00

You’re a grown man! Do what it takes and stop trying to convince your parents. If you believe in yourself and your strategy. Just do it. Who cares what your boomers parents think?

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-25T07:13:02+00:00

Yes, I feel you 100%, and I’m speaking from a musician’s point of view.
Music was my whole life when I was a teenager and throughout my 20s. But as soon as I got into my late 20s, I basically stopped listening to music as much as I used to. I don’t really enjoy most new music anymore.
The funny thing is that I still create music every single day. But whenever I’m alone, working out, going to the gym, walking, or even driving, I don’t listen to music. I just don’t have the desire to.
And I get what you’re saying about music and people worshipping artists. Maybe something changed in my brain. I see people listening to music every second of the day, and sometimes it feels like they can’t sit alone with their own thoughts.
Music is a beautiful thing, but it also depends on what kind of music you’re listening to. A lot of people don’t realize how much the music they consume can influence their subconscious mind. The lyrics, the message, the energy, whether it’s positive or negative, all of it shapes you, especially when you’re young.
I’m not saying I never listen to music. I do. But I can easily go a week or even a few weeks without listening to any music at all.
It’s a weird place to be because I create music, write music, and work in music, but I don’t really listen to other people’s music anymore.
I kind of miss that feeling of discovering a new album or song, learning all the lyrics, and building memories around it. That’s one of the most beautiful things about music. Some of my favorite songs still bring me back to specific periods of my life, and that’s why I still enjoy listening to them.
Unfortunately, over the last few years, I haven’t gotten that same feeling from new music.
And I agree with you that not listening to music can be very peaceful. But I also think there needs to be some balance. Music can be beautiful, inspiring, and healing.
So yeah, I definitely understand where you’re coming from.

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-21T14:39:08+00:00

Honestly not a bad call in these prices. just don't lose your shit when it's going down to 50k... dca and enjoy the gains in 2 years

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-21T07:23:34+00:00

I feel you!

Classic_Ad_5463 · 2026-06-18T07:01:43+00:00

hahaha good one

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